Lavender Sweet Breath Lozenges

These sweet lavender pastilles were once most fashionable among ladies as a breath freshener after indulging in a little bit of wine.

egg white

icing sugar

lavender oil

Traditionally, a few drops of lavender essential oil were added to well-sieved icing sugar and mixed thoroughly. It was then bound with sufficient lightly-beaten egg white to form a stiff paste. Small portions of the mixture were then shaped into lozenge shaped pastilles. These were then set aside to dry and harden in a warm place. Just as an added note, while these pastilles were an emergency social measure, a mouthwash made from an infusion of sage leaves was much favoured for everyday use, as was sage toothpaste.

source: Lavender, Sweet Lavender by Judyth A. McLoed