Cough Drops Original Herb Bag 75g

Some flavours never go out of style. Ricola Cough Drops Original Herb Bag 75g is the classic cube-shaped Swiss herbal drop that has been delighting fans for decades, made with Ricola's time-honoured extract of 13 Swiss Alpine herbs and finished with menthol and mint for a warm yet refreshing taste. This is the traditional sugar-sweetened version, loved for its full, rounded flavour.

The Drop That Started It All

Ricola's Original Herb sweet was first created in 1940 and has barely changed since - and there is a good reason for that. Its distinctive flavour is aromatic, slightly earthy and naturally sweet, with a cooling lift from menthol, peppermint oil and mint oil. Plain caramel gives the drop its familiar amber colour, and the little cube shape is instantly recognisable to anyone who has grown up with Ricola. It is comforting like a cup of herbal tea and fresh like a breeze off the Alps.

Classic Sweetness

This version of Original Herb is made with sugar and glucose syrup, giving it the rich, traditional taste that many long-time fans prefer. If you would rather avoid sugar, Ricola also makes a sugar-free Original Herb sweet in a 45g box, which uses isomalt and stevia instead. Both share the same herbal heart, so you can choose the one that suits you best.

A Blend of 13 Alpine Herbs

The secret behind Original Herb is Ricola's herb mixture, which brings together elder blossom, burnet, cowslip, horehound, lady's mantle, mallow, marshmallow, peppermint, ribwort plantain, sage, speedwell, thyme and yarrow. These herbs are grown in the Swiss mountains by local farmers who avoid chemical pesticides, and Ricola oversees the drying and processing to keep quality consistent. In the Original Herb drop, the extract takes centre stage, giving a full, well-rounded herbal flavour that has become Ricola's trademark.

Why It Remains a Favourite

• The original Ricola herbal drop recipe, dating back to 1940
• Made with an extract of 13 Swiss Alpine herbs
• Cooling menthol with peppermint and mint oils
• Traditional sugar-sweetened recipe
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Gluten free and lactose free
• Made in a nut-free environment
• Natural colour from plain caramel
• Made in Switzerland

A Generous 75g Bag

This bag is ideal for keeping in the kitchen cupboard, office drawer or car, with more than enough drops to share. Many families like to have a bag of Original Herb at home throughout the year, while others carry a handful in a pocket for long days out. Store in a cool, dry place to keep the drops in perfect condition.

A Swiss Family Tradition

Ricola was founded in 1930 by Emil Richterich in the small Swiss town of Laufen, and it remains a family-owned business today. Now a certified B Corporation, Ricola continues to invest in sustainable herb farming, strong relationships with mountain growers and careful production. Original Herb is the product that put Ricola on the map, and it remains a true Swiss icon.

Rediscover a timeless favourite with Ricola Original Herb - the classic herbal drop with a taste that has stood the test of time.