Ricola tradition is based on a consistent blend of fine quality herbs to produce the world-famous Ricola original herb cough drops. Still to this day, the blend remains a well-kept secret. Herbs have been used around the world for centuries. For over 75 years, Ricola has been making pleasant tasting natural herbal products for natural relief of the discomfort due to sore throat and minor irritation due to coughs, hoarseness, dry throat, and loss of voice. Ricola is nature's way of calming coughs and soothing sore throats.