Low Temp Lozenge Material

[IdahoHerbalist]

I am involved in a discussion at permies.com about making ricola type lozenges. A person involved in the discussion does not think that the James Green method in the Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook will suit his requirement.

Sugar and Honey require high temps to form lozenges. This could impact the qualities of the herbs added. Is there a LOW TEMP material that could be used to form the lozenge?

Coconut oil and beeswax came immediately to mind but do not seem to be viable for this application.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

I don’t know about a lozenge, but one could make an herbal pill and suck on it.

To make pills from any herb mix 9 parts slippery elm and 1 part of whatever herb you want in it. Mix with sufficiwent water to make a “Play-doh” consistency and then dry them. I don’t see why you couldn’t add some honey or something as well.

Patrick

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[sstolzenburgStudent]

Doc Jones, Is the purpose of the slippery elm just as a mucilage? Could I use mallow just as well, what about using a starch? I assume you are looking for something to glue the herbs together right? Novel Idea, by the way. I never thought of it that way. 😉

[IdahoHerbalist]

Yes, the slippery elm is the binder/carrier for the herb(s) of interest. Mallow or any binding type herb could be used. If the formula included comfrey that would work as well.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

sstolzenburg wrote: Doc Jones, Is the purpose of the slippery elm just as a mucilage? Could I use mallow just as well, what about using a starch? I assume you are looking for something to glue the herbs together right? Novel Idea, by the way. I never thought of it that way. 😉

I actually prefer mallow or marshmallow to slippery elm for everything slippery elm does. It’s locally available, abundant, and not endangered. I even think it tastes better. What could be bad. 🙂

Doc

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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