The experience starts with a refreshing burst of lemon followed by the complex aromas of the 13-herb mixture. Apart from tasting great, Ricola Lemon Mint drops are good for your throat and voice. The fresh and fragrant lemon balm that gives the drops their exceptional flavour originally came from the Eastern Mediterranean region. It has been prized for its soothing qualities by people around the world for centuries. Cranberries are originally from North America and are related to the lingonberry, which is native to Europe. When ripe, they are a deep red color and are full of vitamin C, beta carotene and minerals. Native Americans harnessed the power of the berries in many traditional medicines. For its Cranberry drops, Ricola has combined cranberry juice with its familiar 13-herb mixture to provide a soothing, refreshing experience for the mouth and throat. With it's great taste and the mix of peppermint-oil, genepy and lemon-thyme flavouring, the Alpin Fresh drop has a soothing effect on the airways. The mint used in these drops is combined with the unique Ricola's 13-herb mixture. Each drop conjures up images of an expedition to a crisp, fresh alpine landscape. The original herb drops have a familiar, aromatic taste and are renowned for their soothing properties. The recipe used to make the original herb drops loved by people around the world has remained virtually unchanged since 1940 and is a closely guarded secret. Without giving too much away, the special quality of the original herb drop comes from the 13 natural Swiss herbs used in the recipe: horehound, burnet, speedwell, marshmallow plant, lady’s mantle, elder blossom, mallow, peppermint, sage, yarrow, cowslip, plantain and thyme.