Hi Coach, My tincture is made with brandy and dried fava plant tops. When I am out somewhere, I just put a few drops in my mouth from a tiny dropper bottle kept in my purse (handy) It seems to relax my throat pretty fast. I'd like to develop something like a cough drop that would seem less noticeable to other people...next project! REad my other posts about the fava bean project for more info Keep singing!