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How the Blend Works Together
This tea combines demulcents, anti-inflammatories, and respiratory tonics to restore comfort and moisture to dry, irritated tissue.
Demulcents like marshmallow root and slippery elm create a slick, soothing layer that protects the throat.
Immune-boosting herbs like elderberry, licorice root, and rose hip strengthen your natural defenses.
Warming herbs like ginger and cinnamon improve circulation and help your body recover faster.
Respiratory clears like peppermint, mullein, star anise, and eucalyptus open airways and support easier breathing.
Together, they bring balance to inflammation, dryness, and congestion — helping your throat feel soft, your breathing clear, and your sass return.
Individual Herbal Benefits
Marshmallow Root – Demulcent, soothing, moistening. Coats and calms inflamed throat tissue, eases dryness, and relieves scratchy discomfort. Traditionally used to soothe mucous membranes of the throat and digestive tract.
Slippery Elm Bark – Demulcent, protective, anti-inflammatory. Forms a mucilage-rich layer that eases soreness and dryness in the throat and esophagus. Traditionally used for coughs, sore throats, and digestive irritation.
Licorice Root – Anti-inflammatory, harmonizing, antiviral. Reduces irritation, soothes coughing, and enhances the effects of other herbs. Valued in Chinese and Western herbalism for its sweet flavor and throat-healing properties. (Avoid with high blood pressure, pregnancy, or certain medications unless advised by a healthcare professional.)
Ginger Root – Warming, circulatory stimulant, anti-inflammatory. Improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and strengthens immune response. Traditionally used to ease congestion, soothe nausea, and promote warmth.
Cinnamon – Warming, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory. Encourages circulation, calms throat inflammation, and supports immune defense. Commonly used in tonics for colds, flu, and sore throats.
Elderberry – Immune-boosting, antioxidant, antiviral. Supports natural defenses and shortens recovery from seasonal illness. A go-to winter remedy for colds and respiratory infections.
Peppermint – Cooling, decongestant, antispasmodic. Opens airways, clears congestion, and refreshes breath while easing throat tension. Commonly used to relieve colds and coughs while promoting clarity.
Mullein – Expectorant, demulcent, respiratory tonic. Loosens mucus, clears the lungs, and calms coughing while soothing irritation. Traditionally brewed for lung and cough relief.
Star Anise – Antiviral, aromatic, warming. Helps open airways, calm coughs, and relieve chest tightness. Contains compounds used in modern antiviral formulations.
Eucalyptus – Clarifying, cooling, decongestant. Opens the sinuses, supports clear breathing, and refreshes the senses. Traditionally used for respiratory cleansing and steam inhalations.
Rose Hip – Antioxidant, vitamin C–rich, immune-supporting. Strengthens immunity, supports tissue repair, and brightens the blend’s flavor. Used to prevent colds and support the immune system during colder months.
In Summary
Sassy & Scratchy brings together soothing, clearing, and immune-strengthening herbs that support your throat and lungs when they need a little TLC. This blend helps calm inflammation, moisten dryness, and restore your natural comfort — so you can breathe easy and speak sweet again.