soothing an acute cough, particularly at night.
A spoonful of honey or honey mixed into a warm drink may coat and soothe an irritated throat and can reduce coughing for some people.
This does not treat every underlying cause of a cough, however. Persistent coughing, breathing difficulty, chest pain, high fever, or worsening symptoms should be medically evaluated.
Important: Honey must never be given to children younger than 12 months because of the risk of infant botulism.
A Traditional Warming Honey Drink
One of the easiest ways to enjoy honey
