Herbs Etc. Singer's Saving Grace Professional Strength Non-Alcohol Spray - Herbal Support for Soothing Throat - Throat Comfort Spray with Yerba Mansa & Licorice - 1 fl oz (About 75 Servings)

I play music for a living and i have recovered from a pretty big vocal injury about a decade ago -- vocal health is very important to me. This spray keeps my voice healthy when my body is sick - it does a lot to keep drainage off of the vocal folds and out of my throat, and it really brings down vocal swelling. It also increases the speed of vocal healing for me. Pairing this with Sudafed when sick with a cold will have you singing at about 90-95% of your full capacity. Amazing stuff.

I sang professionally for many years and before my performances I would always use this product. The taste is strong, but I have learned to like it. It also really numbs the throat in a way that is effective in producing a great sound. This is a necessity that I do not go without.

I've decided to add my voice here to the numerous opinions about this singer's spray. Hopefully this can offer some very useful information that I have not yet read in other reviews, and would have been very helpful for me before purchasing. I'm glad I got it, regardless of results.Firstly, this is an herbal tincture solution with vegetable glycerin. And the "horrible taste" that everyone loves to whine about actually made me smile! It's nothing more than Osha root! (Not to be confused with the red-tape safety organization that is making it painfully difficult for you to open up your family-run restaurant.) Osha is a popular root with herbalists and natural medicine fans. It opens up the lungs, and is used for altitude sickness, shortness of breath, for smokers, in cold and flu recovery for breathing and speaking, and really any lung/breathing-obstruction situations. I personally have used Osha root a lot, and some of my other fave herbs are in there as well, like Echinacea. Having said that, you would think that I would be enthusiastic to see some faves in the ingredients list. But upon using the spray for the first time, I came to a dismaying realization: my body is too used to them to produce the effect that so many others have reported here. That is not to say that it is entirely ineffective; I did notice that I opened up and loosened a bit with some notes. But did it produce the startling elasticity that others warn about? Not for me. And if you have taken a lot of Osha, which I going to hazard to guess is the main component at work for the lung-power expansiveness, then I would think you would have a similar result as my own. No doubt Osha is an outstanding medicine for the lungs, but like a lot of "maintenance" natural medicine, it wears off. Without having yet encountered the need to use the spray while I'm recovering from a cold, I can still anticipate that being the scenario that would provide the most personal success for me. Or possibly early in the morning if I need to assist vocal warm-ups and activate my singing voice earlier than normal. But in an everyday setting, for someone like me who has had frequent exposure to the spray's ingredients, it will not produce the "Holy cow, it's a miracle!" experience.Onto the taste...I've tried hard to think up something to compare Osha's flavor to. It's got that "battery" thing (like when you touch the end of a battery with the tip of your tongue and it's metallic and tangy) but imagine that in your mouth and not just on your tongue. For that matter, Echinacea produces a similar effect so I'm sure that's an additional culprit in the spray. The tangy flavor is kind of harsh, like licorice, cough syrup and crushed-up aspirin mixed together. It is sweet. It has a curry-like something about it. Keep in mind that I am not describing this with an opinion about it to deter you; the taste is what it is. I'm describing it impartially so that you can get somewhat of an idea of the particular quality of "unpleasant taste" everyone is talking about. (Kind of like when everyone in the mainstream tries to terrify you about how painful contractions are during labor, but fails to specify what kind of pain? BTW, the answer: like very intense menstrual cramps, and possibly nausea during transition).I digress! My personal opinion of the spray's taste? I don't mind it at all. I'm so used to roots and herbs, this simply tastes like I would expect any herb tincture concoction to taste like. In fact, if you're ever about to try Osha root for the first time (whether in tincture or in chewing it) your reaction would likely be" This stuff tastes like that singer's spray!!!"What is the difference between the professional and strength and the other one? This one (the professional strength) is alcohol-free and contains no bee propolis. That makes is vegan and, if it's a requirement for you--user-friendly for Muslims, AA members, etc.Can this formula be improved upon? I will answer it this way: I started to imagine dreaming of inventing a throat spray for singers to loosen and lubricate the vocal chords. I thought up some of the ingredients I would use--mostly herbs. Then it occurred to me someone probably has already invented such a spray, and sure enough I found this one and other brands as well. This is the first one I've ever tried since it received the best reviews and seemed in alignment with my demand of containing natural, preservative-free ingredients. One thing I think I would add is a stronger "lubing" element. Something to really loosen and soften the chords, like a teaspoon of warm, soft food oil might do. Like coconut oil perhaps? Since people report success with things like hot, buttery popcorn, I would incorporate something like that.Lastly? "Saving grace" does not mean "substitution grace." This will not replace proper vocal warm-ups and chord-strengthening exercises. It will not replace proper breathing and and diaphragm-power. It will not replace study, training, practice or a vocal coach. This is not a Matrix-like miracle pill ("I know Kung-Fu") type trick that is going to turn a person who is not singing well into a fabulous singer.What this spray is--in the long and short--is a medicinal herbal concoction made up of some really effective herbs/roots that have always been used for a variety of ailments. In fact, just by using this spray you've given yourself an immunity-booster and a nice dose of vitamins C and E, antioxidants, etc. You know, the good stuff. Which is to say, you could actually use this spray for a variety of health-enhancement needs.Best of luck in your musical endeavors and happy singing (and training properly!)

My voice teacher recommended this brand to me, and I'm so glad. I'm not a professional singer, but I take voice lessons and sing in several choirs. This stuff is wonderful and really helps relax and lubricate my throat / mouth when I'm starting to get dried out and/or raspy or froggy. It's expensive, but I think it's so well worth the price that I have one in each of my choir bags haha

Oh my goodness... if there is anything I regret is THIS PURCHASE! SIMPLY PUT... IT DOES NOT WORK! posted similar review for Throat Discs because I purchased these three items all at once hoping for a relief since I was suffering with my throat so badly. I said if one does not work... then probably the others might work. I am not paid to do this and I spent my own money to purchase these items therefore, I am giving an honest review and speaking the truth. I am a Christian and even if I was offered money to lie... I would NOT DO IT! This review it true and HONEST!I did such extensive research and read only the Amazon Verified since everyone said read only those reviews since the others might be paid to lie. The reviews were good but IT'S ALL A LIE! NOT TRUE! Throat Discs DOES NOT WORK AND SINGERS SAVING GRACE DOES NOT WORK EITHER... the only one I got a little relief from - and I said a "little" is vocalzone. I think these are only made in Europe since the two times I purchased, they were shipped from there. I was able to sing a little after using these but not total help though.Vocalzone tastes really really horrible but it helps a little. Anyone wishing to get these must prepare for a long time before they arrive. Mine came in from Europe each times I purchased. The other two and there is one more here that I cannot remember its name - that does not work either. I will try to find it and post the name. Consumers must know the truth and then decide whether they still want to purchase.I am really really praying and hoping that these people who are posting these lies and who might be paid to do it should STOP! It is not right or good to do these things! A lie is a lie and a SIN!!

Ever since I learned of Singer's Saving Grace in 2003, I have recommended it to every singer, teacher, and recently a preacher that I know. I usually keep a bottle in my purse and always have it with me when I have to do a singing gig. It's as necessary for a vocalist to have as a microphone!

I purchase from Amazon weekly and have never written a review until now. I’m a singer and haven’t been able to sing for the past week and a half. Im definitely having vocal fatigue and been taking it easy on my vocals. I’ve been a vocalist my entire life and was a vocal performance major and never had this issue. It’s been upsetting not being able to sing at full capacity. I decided to try this due to the reviews and this stuff is a LIFE SAVER! I was finally able to sing again and speak again without becoming vocally tired. It has given me hope!!

I don’t have the foggiest idea if this actually works. It tastes distractingly horrid. 😆 I will try it again once the memory of the initial use has dissipated and quickly report here.It was a hard slap of eww.