Hoarseness of Voice 2 cups sage 2 cups fresh ginger ½ cup cinnamon ½ cup cardamom ½ cup licorice Use four to six tablespoons of the herb mixture per quart of water.  Add the herbs to cold water and bring to a slow simmer over low heat.  Keep pot tightly covered.  Simmer gently for twenty minutes.  Remove from heat and allow to infuse for another twenty minutes. Take as needed. Bulk Herb Shop Back