Ricola - Soothe & Clear Swiss Herbal Lozenges

Over eighty years ago in the tiny Swiss village of Laufen, Emil Richterich, a Master Baker, made his first batch of Ricola Original Swiss Herbal Lozenges, and to this day they stay true to that original recipe.

Where are Ricola lozenges made? 

Each and every drop is made with 13 Swiss Alpine herbs that are grown high up in the Alpine areas of Switzerland – far away from traffic and pollution, so as to ensure the purity and quality of the herbs.

Every herb has unique requirements that need to be met if it is to become healthy and strong. This is why our cultivation methods are aligned with the various climates, sites and soil conditions.

In Emmental and the southern foothills of the Jura Mountains, acidic soil and relatively high rainfall create the ideal environment in which to grow peppermint crops.

Meanwhile, the warm, dry climate and light, stony soil in Valais and the Val Poschiavo valley – sometimes at altitudes of 1,000 metres above sea level – are ideal for the cultivation of sage and thyme.

Ricola has partnerships with over 100 farmers that grow the herbs especially for us, and they are all grown according to Swiss Bio standards, which include sustainable farming methods – in fact, we ban the use of insecticides and pesticides.

Where can I find Ricola lozenges? 

Over the years new flavours have been added to the range, and they are now known as Ricola Soothe & Clear; lozenges renowned for their soothing and clearing properties..

In the UK we not only sell “The Original” but also a Honey Herb variant, and a Honey, Lemon & Echinacea one that has added vitamin C and Lemon Juice.

The honey for both of these new variants is, as you would expect, from a company the like of Ricola - Fair Trade.

The Ricola story has been one of business success driven by Ricola’s determination to bring the delight of naturally healthy Swiss Alpine herbs to everyone everyday everywhere.

Our Swiss herbal specialities are available in over 50 countries worldwide and we are growing day by day.

Sustainability is one of the core values for the Ricola business, something that has been true for the past 80 years – not just a recent addition to our values.

It was one of the strengths of our founder and the values of the business then are still held strong today by Felix Richterich, grandson of Emile, who is now the Company Chairman. A family business then and a family business now.

We can taste the passion in our products and trust you can too

For more information, please visit our website www.ricola.com, where you can also win a trip to visit Switzerland the home of Ricola.

Last updated: 16 August 2021