DIY Cough drops/ Lozenges
This is so cool I had to share, I doubt Ill get to do this exclusively because my husband is a Ricola addict, and considering these aren't the sugar filled candy-like cough drops you will get at the store I already know he wont even go near them.
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. Marshmallow root powder (or 2 tbsp dried Marshmallow root if preparing a cold infusion)
2 tbsp honey
1/2 c. Slippery Elm bark powder
Dissolve ½ tsp. Marshmallow root powder in ¼ cup hot water. Stir to combine. (Prepare cold infusion during this step if using dried Marshmallow root.)
Put 2 Tbsp. honey into a glass measuring cup, and add Marshmallow root solution (or Marshmallow root cold infusion) to measuring cup until you have a total of ¼ cup liquid. Discard remaining Marshmallow root solution.
Measure ½ cup Slippery Elm Bark powder into a mixing bowl, creating a well in the middle of the powder with your fingers. Pour honey/Marshmallow root solution over the Slippery Elm Bark powder.
With clean hands, mix ingredients together until you can form a smooth ball of dough. Break small chunks off dough ball and form them into small lozenge-shaped drops.
Roll finished lozenges in a bit of Slippery Elm Bark powder so they are not sticky. Place on a plate or parchment paper and allow to dry completely (about 24 hours).
Wrap each lozenge in a small piece of parchment paper or waxed paper. Store in a cool, dark, dry place. They will keep for a few months.
These are not intended to treat illnesses, just to help relieve sore thoughts. Im going to be looking for these ingredients at my local health food store.