Licorice For Sore Throats, Sorry Not The Candy

If you have a sore throat, and the lozenges are doing enough for you, try licorice. Unfortunately, just eating the candy will not do it. You have to make a tea by boiling some water with licorice root pieces chopped up into it. Let it simmer until the water is reduced. Strain the liquid and allow to cool until it is safe to drink. Personally, I hate the taste of licorice, but if your sore throat is as bad as mine was a few months ago, you suck it up and go for it. The relief is worth the temporary bad taste. If you love licorice, then this is the remedy for you!