Suggested Learning Targets. I can identify the components of dot plots, histograms, and box plots. I can find the median, quartile and interquartile range of a set of data. I can analyze a set of data to determine its variance. I can create a dot plot to display a set of numerical data. I can create a histogram to display a set of numerical data.
Licorice is a common ingredient in herbal teas, lozenges, and throat drops for a sore throat. It has a naturally sweet taste. Licorice in large amounts may lead to high blood pressure, salt and water retention, low potassium levels, and may affect levels of the hormone cortisol.
In the meantime, the following remedies may help: 1  Drink warm liquids. 2  Gargle several times a day with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup water). 3  Cold liquids or popsicles help some sore throats.  Sucking on hard candies or throat lozenges can be very soothing, because it increases saliva production.