Make Herbal Pills

[Adapted from Sweet Remedies by Dawn Combs]

Herbal honey pills are really not much different from electuaries (see Make a Medicinal Honey); they are simply mixed with more powdered herb and less honey. Instead of blending to a spreadable consistency, the goal is to create a kneadable dough. These soft pills are a convenient way to take an electuary with you while you’re on the go.

  1. 1. Combine powered herbs and a small amount of honey in a bowl and blend until you have a slightly sticky dough. It is better to add your honey just a tablespoon at a time rather than to add a big dollop. You’ll be surprised by how little honey this takes. Stir well after each addition because it takes a minute or so for the herbs to absorb the honey.
  2. 2. Roll a pinch or two of the sticky dough in your palm to form a small round ball about the size of a pea.
  3. 3. In a separate bowl, measure out a few tablespoons of a sweet powder for coating the pills. Cocoa powder, marshmallow root powder, or cinnamon would work well.
  4. 4. Roll or toss the pills in the coating powder. Store the finished pills in the refrigerator. A standard serving is three or four pills two or three times per day.