Licorice!

I use this one when I teach long hours and it keeps me from losing my voice.

Demulcents are important in the dry climates. They bring moisture to the mucous membranes and ward off dry colon and lungs- breathe easy, poop easy. It’s amazing stuff and can easily be made into a tea daily to get its benefits.

Botanical name: Glycyrrhiza glabra

Parts used: root

Rasa: sweet

Virya: cooling

Vipaka: sweet

Qualities: unctuous, heavy

Actions: demulcent, soothes dry throat and loosens mucous, has affinity for the respiratory system, esp lungs

Contraindications: can aggravate Kapha, can aggravate high blood pressure in high amounts

I get this one from my buds @banyanbotanicals