Sore Throat Lozenges and Decoction With Plectranthus Amboinicus Leaves

Plectranthus Amboinicus is a very aromatic medicinal plant from 'Lamiaceae' family. This plant is also known as Mexican Mint, Indian Borage and Caribbean Oregano.

In this instructable we will see how we can prepare Lozenges and Decoction for sore throats and cough

Step 1: Harvest the Leaves

Harvest 6 to 7 young leaves from the plant. Also pluck about 6 to 7 Holy Basil leaves
We will also include a large piece of Ginger for preparation
Rinse the leaves in water to get rid of insects and soil and then cut into small pieces

Step 2: Crush Ginger

Remove skin from Ginger and cut into small pieces.
Crush the ginger pieces using a mortar and pestle arrangement

Step 3: Boil the Ingredients

Take about 2 cups of water and add all ingredients to water
Boil till the water is reduced to one cup

For preparation of Lozenges, I have used small amount of the decoction and filtered out the same

Step 4: Boil With Jaggery

Place the filtered decoction over medium flame and add half a cup of jaggery to it
Continuously stir the mix with a ladle

Step 5: Make Lozenges

The mix in the pot will thicken soon and will fall like a thread from the ladle
Now remove the pan from stove
Take small amount of the mix in a spoon and form them into round shapes
You can store them for some time in air-tight containers. Wrap each piece separately using wrapper used for chocolates, other wise they will stick to each other

Whenever you are feeling Cough or Sore Throat, take one, place it in your mouth and slowly dissolve it

You will feel relief with this home-made Lozenge