Health Benefits of Honey - Cough Suppressant

Are you dealing with a persistent cough that won't go away? The kind cough that disrupts your sleep or children's? This cough could be caused by allergies, dry air, cold or dusty environment. 

Honey has been a natural remedy for sore throats and coughs. Studies have revealed that honey works effectively in calming cough better than most of the over-the-counter cough syrups/drugs. 

Honey contains an enzyme added by bees during harvest that help in coating and soothing the irritated mucous membranes. Honey also has antibacterial properties which may help to shorten how long you have the cough if it is due to bacterial illness or infection.

DIRECTION FOR USAGE:

1 tablespoon of natural honey 1 to 3 times daily as needed to control coughing. You will need to take immediately before bed if cough is disrupting your sleep. For children you can reduce the dosage from 1 tablespoon to 1 teaspoon.

HONEY LEMON COUGH SYRUP 

According to the Organic Consumers Association and culled from Mercola.com, you can make Honey Lemon Cough Syrup

Lemon helps promote health by quickly alkalinizing your body, and honey will kill any bacteria. This is a perfect choice for a quick cough remedy.

Put a pint of raw honey in a pan on the stove on VERY low heat (Do not boil honey as this changes its medicinal properties) .

Take a whole lemon and boil in some water in a separate pan for 2-3 minutes to both soften the lemon and kill any bacteria that may be on the lemon skin.

Let the lemon cool enough to handle then cut it in slices and add it to the pint of honey on the stove.

Let mixture cook on warm heat for about an hour.

Then strain the lemon from the honey making sure all lemon seeds are removed.

Let cool, then bottle in a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator.  

This syrup will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator.

To soothe a cough, take 1/2 teaspoon for a 25 lb. child and 1 teaspoon for a 50 lb. child, about 4 times a day, or as often as needed. Adults can take 1 tablespoon doses.

NOTE: 

Honey is an effective remedy for cough for both adult and children but should not be given to children under the age of 2years.