I felt the magic of swiss herbs in Ricola Herb & Throat drops as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #swissherbs
It starts with a sniffle. Perhaps it's just a little tickle in the back of your throat. The warning signs of the evil that is a cold. They can knock us down, deplete us of much needed energy and motivation - they leave a mass of crumpled tissues, tiredness, and crankiness in their aftermath. Healthy or sick, we have important things to do! Parenting, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, running errands, preparing for the holidays, blogging...these things can't wait for me to take even a few days off. That's why I keep an arsenal of Ricola® Herb & Throat Drops on hand!
The new Ricola® Revitalizing Herb Drops are especially helpful in giving me a natural boost and keeping me on my toes when the winter months approach and cold and flu season are in full swing!
Ricola Revitalizing Herb Drops have an effervescent center that is both soothing and fun, and comes in a refreshing lemon zest flavor. There's just something about the flavor of lemon that makes me feel better; I think it might have to do with my mom giving me all of those cups of tea with honey and lemon when I got sick as a kid.
Ricola Revitalizing Herb Drops are made with ginseng as well as a punch of B Vitamins to aid in restoring energy as well as a mixture of Swiss alpine herbs. The combination of these herbs play a role in easing a cough, soothing a sore throat, and generally aiding in feeling better. I am finding that when I feel sluggish and icky, a Ricola Revitalizing Herb Drop puts a little pep in my step!
If you're not familiar with the benefits of natural herbs, this might all seem a little foreign to you. That's okay - I had no idea WHY Ricola's herbs were so beneficial either, I just knew that I liked their drops! Let's break it down, shall we?
Ricola's "Magic 10" Herbs
- Lemon Balm ~ It has a restorative, energising and cheering effect, and in the language of flowers it brings “harmony with the divine message, to dispel fears of the future”.
- Horehound ~ Horehound activates the immune system, eliminating foreign matter and protecting the respiratory tracts from dust particles.
- Elder ~ Elder promotes perspiration, helping counteract fever, stimulating bronchial secretion and is an immunotherapeutic agent.
- Peppermint ~ Peppermint has a cooling or anti-inflammatory effect and stimulates the circulation. It is an effective treatment against bacterial infectious agents due to its rapid cleansing action.
- Mallow ~ Mallow helps alleviate mucous membrane irritations in the mouth and throat, dry and irritable coughs, gastrointestinal and stomach complaints.
- Sage ~ Sage’s essential oil has a cleansing action against bacterial infection agents in the mouth and throat. Its tannins prevent overproduction of perspiration and its bitters strengthen the digestive tract, also helping prevent bad breath.
- Thyme ~ Thymol, the main component of Thyme, is regarded as a very effective disinfectant.
- Lime Flowers ~ Lime flower blossoms drive fevery heat out of the body by promoting sweating, clear the respiratory tract and make the voice clear and bright. They relieve irritable coughs and soothe inflamed frontal and maxillary sinuses when inhaled.
- Hyssop ~ Hyssop has a beneficial effect on the chest area, relieving chronic irritable coughs and working as an expectorant. It also reduces inflammation that makes breathing difficult
- Wild Thyme ~Wild thyme revitalizes by driving colds and hardened mucus out of the bronchioles, seals the mucus membranes for a long time, gently strengthens the stomach and intestines and increases blood flow in the pelvis.
Along with those listed, Chrüterchraft - a natural herb found only in Ricola products from Switzerland - is used. Be sure to visit Ricola.com to take an interactive journey to learn more about Chrüterchraft!
Ricola® Herb & Throat Drops Varieties
NEW Ricola® Revitalizing Herb Drops
Ricola® Original Natural Herb Cough Drops
Ricola® Echinacea Honey Lemon
Ricola® Sugar Free Lemon Mint
Ricola® Extra Strength Cough Suppressant Drops
As a work-at-home mom, I am constantly busy. I know that many people think work-at-home parents have all the time in the world, but that's just not the case! I am always "on," always doing something, whether it's cooking and editing photos for a recipe post, writing blog posts, letting the dogs in and out a million times a day, tackling the mountain of laundry, running errands - or traveling! I simply don't have time to get sick, and when I do, I am never able to actually take time off to rest.
I try to make sure I have a few of the Ricola Revitalizing Herb Drops stashed in my purse, nightstand, and in the car for fast relief when the first signs of a cold pop up. Sometimes it can be something as simple as a scratchy throat that might make me feel a little under the weather, and a quick Ricola Herb Drop helps me continue with my day without feeling like death warmed over.
With the holidays approaching, it's more important than ever to feel our best 100% of the time. Between school pageants, office holiday parties, planning our holiday gatherings and any holiday travel, who has time to get sick?
Go grab a few Ricola Herb Drops so that you're prepared for those not-so-great feeling days!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I will pick some of these up for my husband, He loves to suck on throat drops!
Debbie L.
At our house the Ricola® Echinacea Honey Lemon are our favorite. They definitely do the job of controlling our cough and sore throat.
Marybeth Hamilton
I had no idea what all the herbs in Ricola actually did. That's interesting! My grandma has been taking Ricola drops forever, so they always remind me of her.
Paula
Nicola are a great product when I start feeling sick. It is great to know what is in them and feel safe knowing what I am putting in my body.
Meagan
How have I never heard of Ricola? Looks like the perfect tool to soothe tender throats!
Krystal's Kitsch
I carry these in my purse too. They are so perfect to have!
Pam
Ricola is one of our favorite brands of cough drops. We always keep them around in the winter.
Jeanine
My grandparents Swore by ricola! I haven't had them in years, I need to pick some up!
Dawn
I love Ricola. I use them all the time.
Felicia
I don't think I ever realized how many herbs were in Ricola. We love to keep them on hand.
Donna
We keep Ricola on hand this time of year because you just never know when you'll wake up with that dry itchy throat and cough, and Ricola helps so much!
kristin
Love these., Been sucking on them all day.as my throat is sore.
Billie Rowell
So many flavors to choose from. I'll have to pick up some Ricola soon.
Theresa
I had no idea Ricola had all of those herbs! I am going to pick up a bag this weekend!
Debbie Denny
I love the lemon mint. Ricola is great.
Liz Mays
I have some right off to the side of me actually. I haven't needed them yet this year, but I'm sure I will.
Christie
I didn't know there were that many herbs in those little drops! I love the taste and so soothing!
Chrystal @ YUM eating
I buy Ricola. I don't think they are the best flavor out there but they sure are the best working.
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy
We are all sick right now! I need to get some Ricola Revitalizing Herb Drops!
Jessica (Savory Experiments)
Ahh!!! The thought of cold and flu season makes me cringe after I got the flu last year despite having a flu shot. I'm washing my hands and keeping myself health!
Chrysa
We are so ready for the cold and flu season. I've never heard about the Ricola Swiss Herbs but will look for them.
Tracie
We love Ricola in my family. My daughter always has a little tin of them in her purse just in case they are needed.
Estelle Erasmus
I love Ricola lozenges for cold and flu season. I find the smell of the lemon balm in them soothing.
Virginia @thatbaldchick
Ricola is one of my favorite brands. Which reminds me, I need to pick some up.
Emily
I love herbs, so much flavor! The lemon mint sounds like it would be my favorite.
Rosey
These really do work great. I always think of the Riiiiiiiiicola commercial when I see the brand. 🙂
Laura
We have the cold going through the house right now and it is knocking me out! I need some cough drops!
Beth@FrugalFroggie
I love Ricola cough drops. Great for a sore throat.
Kiwi
Honey Lemon is my favorite. I got real sick for New Years (brought it in extremely sick) and this really helped me out!
Amy Desrosiers
I always carry plenty of Ricola Drops in my purse. I also let my older daughter have them too because they are all natural.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs
We always like having Ricola on hand. I need to get some of these herb drops though – I like that they have a less noisy wrapper too!
Brandy
I love ricola, they are the best ever! I certainly have to go pick some up soon, ,because I am coming off from being sick all week and these probably would have helped boost me before getting sick!
vanessa: thequeenofswag
I always carry some ricola in my purse as I'm always suffering from dry throat.
Crystal
The cold & flu season is hitting my house hard this year. I don;t know if we'd make it through without products like RIcola. So grateful for those Swiss herbs.
Angelica
Definitely will try these! Thank u!
Marcie W.
I get easily embarrassed and hate being the loud cougher in a crowd. I always keep some drops on hand and Ricola is one of my favorites.
Richard Rooney
I'm guessing this is a good try. Might try one tomorrow.
Thanks for sharing.