Which honey is best for cough?

In fact, some studies suggest that honey may be just as effective in relieving nighttime coughs in kids as the drug dextromethorphan, which is found in cough syrups like Children's Robitussin and Delsym Children's Cough Suppressant.

Honey is a time-honored remedy to treat sore throats and coughs in kids and adults. It can be given by the teaspoon or swirled into a cup of tea or warm lemon water.

This article explains if honey for coughs is the right choice for your child, what the research says, and why it must be avoided in children under 1 year of age.

A 2010 study tested the effects of honey along with cough medicine (dextromethorphan) and antihistamine (diphenhydramine) on nightly coughing due to upper respiratory infection in 139 children. It found that honey had the greatest symptom relief for coughing than both medicines.

Another study in 2012 tested three types of honey (eucalyptus, citrus, and labiatae) on coughs caused by upper respiratory tract infections. The researchers found that all three types of honey were better than the placebo in relieving cough frequency and severity.

Children and their parents also reported a better night sleep with the honey than they did with the placebo.

Honey may be used along with other cough remedies or solo. Aside from the fact that it's easy to find and inexpensive, it's a remedy that doesn't pose any risk of drug interaction (as might be a concern with some over-the-counter medications used for the same purpose).

Aside from having an allergy to honey or swallowing difficulties, virtually any adult can use honey to ease a cough. However, honey should never be given to babies younger than 12 months because of the risk of botulism, a rare type of poisoning caused by toxins that attack the nerves.

Honey can contain Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium found in soil. While most grown people's digestive systems can handle these spores, babies' systems are too immature, which can result in bacteria growing and producing toxins in the intestinal tract. This can lead to muscle weakness and breathing problems, and it requires immediate medical care.

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended that children under the age of 6 should not take any cough or cold medicines because they have not been shown to effective and can have serious side effects. For children older than 12 months, honey may be a useful substitute.

You can try 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey either on its own, spread on toast, or mixed into a cup of tea or warm water. While honey can be consumed as needed, it also adds sugar and calories to your diet. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to about 30 grams a day, so try to keep your daily honey intake to less than 6 teaspoons.

Honey has long been used as a remedy for various throat conditions such as a cough. It is thought to be helpful owing to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Honey’s viscous nature also provides a soothing effect by coating the throat. Indeed, the NHS recommends mixing honey and lemon with hot water to treat a cough, having found that children suffering from a cough who were given honey coughed less than those that didn’t. So in answer to the question ‘is honey good for a cough’, we can safely say that the answer is ‘yes’.

What is the best honey for a cough?

All of our pure and untreated natural honey is effective against minor ailments such as a cough or sore throat. Produced as nature intended, it does not contain any additives or unnatural stuff that could stop the natural cough-reducing compounds from working.

Let’s take a look at some of our different honeys, the ways in which they’ve been used over the years to treat specific conditions and their tasting notes. You can then make up your own mind as to which of our honeys is best for treating a cough.

Egyptian Black Seed

The subtle herbal aroma of black seed is combined with our natural honey to create an invigorating concoction. Also known as black cumin and black caraway, you can imagine the kind of taste it invokes, along the lines of an aniseed-like spice. It ticks all the boxes in terms of the assistance it provides to the human respiratory system, having been used as a complementary treatment for asthma, bronchitis and flu, amongst others. It’s therefore a good remedy for a cough that may arise as a result of a more acute affliction.

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British Borage

The vibrant blue flowers of starflower, or Borage, aren’t just a pretty face – they pack some potent health benefits too. Borage is supposedly beneficial in the treatment of asthma, with this study finding a reduction in inflammation in 37 people with mild symptoms. It should be pointed out however that the results were not 100% conclusive.  Another study found that children suffering from redness and itching had their symptoms eased by wearing clothing that was coated in borage oil for 2 weeks. The common theme here is anti-inflammatory, meaning that it complements honey’s existing health properties rather nicely. It’s therefore a good choice of honey for a cough.

Taste wise, our British Borage honey provides a subtle, floral sweetness. It would complement a herbal tea very nicely indeed, the perfect cough relieving potion.

All types of honey are good for cough but the darker variety of honey is the best. These types of honey include pine honey, buckwheat honey, fir honey, and forest honey. Darker honey is more effective than the lighter honey and provides relief faster.

Honey is considered to be a magical remedy for cough and cold. Its anti-bacterial properties work more effectively than over the counter medicines which contains a cough syrup. Honey provides anti-bacterial properties and it is natural and safe. It can also be given to children as it is good in taste and there is no risk.

Honey helps in soothing down the swollen mucous membrane and gives relief from the cough symptoms which include difficulty in swallowing, and cough spurts while talking.

Taking a teaspoon of honey at the time of cough is beneficial as it stops the growth of cough bacteria and acts as a cough suppressant. If you are suffering from cold then also honey can be used and the antimicrobial properties of honey can be helpful in healing cold. These are the benefits of honey for:

You can incorporate honey with warm water, lemon, ginger, and apple cider vinegar. All these things provide relief during cough and cold ad helps in providing relief as soon as possible.

All types of honey are good for cough but the darker variety of honey is the best. These types of honey include pine honey, buckwheat honey, fir honey, and forest honey. Darker honey is more effective than the lighter honey and provides relief faster. Among the different types of honey available, here are a few suggestions:

The best time to take honey is before bedtime as it helps in getting proper sleep. At that time there are no disturbances and honey can cover the inflamed part and helps in healing cough faster.

Here are some of the recipes of honey which are useful during cough and cold, take a look:

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