Honey and Lemon for Cough

The combo of honey and lemon as a home remedy for cough is popular for good reasons. Honey is a demulcent, which means that it forms a protective layer on the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat to soothe and prevent abrasion. In addition, honey acts a natural cough suppressant.

Lemon, a citrus fruit, is rich in Vitamin C which is advantageous to the immune system.

Honey and Lemon for Cough
Honey and Lemon for Cough

@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan

Who doesn't hate a bout of cough? Although it's a natural reflex to help expel pledge and secretions from the airways, there are times when it's doing more annoyance. Here's a classic twist of honey and lemon you should try to ease your cough.

Ingredients:
  •     1 cup or 8 ounce warm water
  •     1 piece fresh lemon
  •     2 teaspoon honey
  •     juicer

Instruction:
  1.     To obtain more juice from a lemon, soak it in warm water for about 15 minutes before you juice it.
  2.     Pour 1 cup or 8 ounce warm water in a mug
  3.     Cut a lemon in half
  4.     Use a juicer to juice the lemon, strain it and pour it into the mug
  5.     Add 2 tsp honey
  6.     Stir and Enjoy!

Do note that honey and lemon is safe for children above 1 years old. Children less than 1 year old shouldn't be given honey because of risk of botulism.

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