@SweetMae: I imagine they were first sold in general stores and pharmacies as medicine....horehound candy was another candy my grandpa liked, very bitter but it can be good for a sore throat and also digestion if it's that bitter.

@cherokeepatti: I remember those. Haven't seen any lately though. Do you make candy?

@SweetMae: No not much anymore...I used to make nut brittles and fudge but not any more. Not eating sweets now, I just saw the display of flavored candy oils and wondered if they could be used for healing if they were natural and not artificial, and they are very compact so I can bring them in my purse when I need them.

So true!

black licorice is made from anise oil and it is a digestive herb.