A sore throat, a stuffy nose, a pounding headache, and a fever. We’ve all been there, these are the telltale signs that you’ve fallen ill. Whether it’s a slight cold or the all out flu, being sick is uncomfortable and exasperating. To make matters worse, the most common way to suppress symptoms is by taking medications with promising flavor names like “berry blast” or “cheerful cherry” that always end up tasting just like what they are: medicine. So if you’re ready for a truly delicious way to help fight off your cold or flu, at Essential Candy we provide natural hard candy blends that can alleviate the common symptoms of illness.
3 Blends For The Cold & Flu
Baja Blend
Our carefully formulated Baja Blend contains powerful antioxidant properties that are known to help relieve congestion and nausea, and fight off the cold and flu. The following essential oils come together in perfect balance to create a warm yet zesty taste.
- Lemon - Lemon oil contains anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antioxidant properties that aid with nausea, sore throat, congestion and pain relief.
- Ginger - Ginger oil contains detoxifying properties that help to eliminate toxins in the body and reduce symptoms of respiratory ailments.
- Black pepper - Black pepper oil helps to detoxify the body and relieve pain. It also has antiviral properties.
- Turmeric - Turmeric oil can promote healthy immune function and manage respiratory conditions.
- Cayenne - Cayenne oil can relieve congestion, postnasal drip and sneezing caused by the cold.
Wellness Blend
This all natural candy blend consists of lemon and elderberry oils. Elderberries have long been considered a natural immune booster that can help fight off the cold and flu.
- Elderberry - Elderberry oil contains antiviral properties that can help prevent common infections and anthocyanins that neutralize free radicals in the body. It is also high in nutrients that help support the immune system.
- Lemon - Lemon oil complements elderberry’s antioxidant properties to alleviate cold and flu symptoms.
New Day Blend
The New Day Blend has been voted the best hard candy for congestion and sore throat by our customers. The mixture of refreshing peppermint and citrusy tangerine deliver a delicious and soothing experience that is sure to alleviate those pesky cold and flu symptoms.
- Peppermint - Peppermint oil contains antiseptic, analgesic, anesthetic and decongestant properties. It is known to reduce inflammation, coughs and nasal congestion.
- Tangerine - Tangerine oil can help support healthy immune function with its many antioxidants. It has also been known to energize the body and support the respiratory system.
Healthy Candy Alternatives To Conventional Medicine
At Essential Candy, we believe in natural alternatives to over-the-counter medicines. Our organic candy blends are made with food grade essential oils that are known to provide many of the same great benefits as conventional medicines without the side effects or unnecessary synthetic substances. If you are feeling under the weather, our three essential oils candy blends are sure to provide you with some truly sweet relief.
