Natural
Honey
for Cold & Flu
A tablespoon of honey (particularly Manuka honey) taken directly or in warm water to soothe cough and sore throat.
How it works
Honey coats and soothes the throat, has mild antimicrobial properties and has been shown to suppress cough reflex possibly through its effect on sensory nerve endings.
What to watch for
Never give honey to children under 12 months — risk of infant botulism. Not a treatment for the underlying viral infection.
Community experience
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Anonymous · 0x46b8
7 weeks ago
★★★★★
“I generally take honey with lemon and ginger but now will try just as a spoon”
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