Honey is a tried and tested home remedy for sore throats and coughs. (Image: weyo/stock.adobe.com)
Honey effective for sore throat and cough
Scientific research has shown that honey is as effective as medication for cough relief. The product of the bees can also help once morest a sore throat.
It starts with a tingling or scratchy throat. Then it hurts when swallowing or even burns. Eventually, a sore throat and cough set in. Honey can help once morest both complaints, explains the family doctor Dr. Elizabeth Rainbolt in one Contribution der Cleveland Clinic (USA).
Long tradition as a natural remedy
Sore throats can be triggered by bacterial or viral infections such as strep throat or sinus infections, allergies, tonsillitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritants such as smoking or spicy foods, among others.
You may develop a cough in addition to other symptoms such as nasal congestion, fatigue, and fever.
Honey has a long tradition as a natural remedy. And it is known to be an effective home remedy for sore throat and cough.
„Die Research shows that honey has some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Honey may help by reducing inflammation and irritation in the throat”, explains Dr. rainbolt
“Another Study shows that honey can reduce mucus secretion. So you can use honey on a cough too, whether it’s a wet or dry cough.”
Is honey safe for children?
It is not recommended to have one Kind Giving honey to under a year old warns Dr. rainbolt
“There are concerns regarding infant botulisma serious disease caused by Clostridium botulinum”she continues. “Although rare, honey can contain spores that cause botulism. It attacks the body’s nervous system and children under the age of one are more susceptible.”
Use for sore throat
Most sore throats get better within a week, but during this time adults can use a teaspoon of honey relief from cough and sore throat.
You can also add half to a teaspoon of warm honey Water or dilute tea. This method is also recommended for children older than one year.
“You can do it with any kind of herbal tea or use warm water with lemon juice, which can also be soothing”so Dr. Rainbolt.
And how often can this home remedies be applied? The doctor recommends using honey no more than four or five times a day.
And part of that reasoning is that honey Zucker contains. “If you’re concerned regarding your sugar intake, I recommend using honey sparingly”she says.
Can be combined with medication
And can you use both honey and traditional cold medicine? Yes, says Dr. rainbolt “If it seems like the honey alone isn’t helping, then surely both honey and you can.” medication take in”she remarks.
Safe use
Honey can be a helpful remedy for those who cannot take traditional cold medicine – for example, children under the age of six or those with health conditions such as high blood pressure or cardiovascular diseases.
He doesn’t come with some of the side effectswho have over-the-counter medications, such as fatigue.
dr Rainbolt advises to make sure when buying that the honey has been pasteurized. The pasteurization process removes crystallization, improves honey’s texture and color while extending its shelf life.
The doctor also mentions that some people think using local honey, which is usually unpasteurized or raw, is extra Advantages can entail.
“There is a belief that when you use locally sourced honey you are doing some of the natural things in a positive way Allergens exposed to the region”she explains. “The idea is that this will help with allergies.” (ad)
