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Since a long time ago honey believed to be healthy, including in treating coughs and colds. If you don’t want to consume chemical drugs, try diligently drinking honey concoctions using these 5 methods.
Honey is known for its various good properties for maintaining body health. It contains various ingredients that have antioxidant, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which are able to fight various viruses, including viruses that cause coughs and colds.
By consuming honey, some simple symptoms that come from coughs and colds can be treated well. Honey is also able to soothe a sore or itchy throat, and can improve the immune system.
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If you have a cold and cough and want to treat it with natural ‘medicine’, you can try consuming honey. Honey can also be a suitable mixture for various drinks or foods.
There are several ways to enjoy honey to bring better benefits. Summarizing justbeehoney.co.uk (04/11/2021), here are 5 honey concoctions that are effective in treating coughs and colds.
1. Honey and Cinnamon
 A mixture of honey and cinnamon can fight infections that cause flu and coughs. Photo: Getty Images |
Cinnamon is the best spice to mix with honey. Cinnamon comes from a tree species in the genus “Cinnamomum” and has long been used for natural medicine.
A mixture of honey with cinnamon has high anti-inflammatory properties that will help fight infections. If you regularly drink this mixture during times of illness, it can definitely relieve flu and treat general symptoms.
It’s very easy to make the mixture. Just stir a teaspoon of honey in hot water, then add a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon.
You can also mix it directly without needing to dissolve it. Just add a little cinnamon to a spoonful of honey.
2. Honey and Lemon
 Honey and lemon are effective for reducing sore throat symptoms because they offer a boost of vitamins including vitamin C. Photo: Getty Images |
Maybe just drinking lemon water is too acidic. The best alternative is mixed with honey. Apart from its delicious taste, honey and lemon also have extraordinary properties.
Especially if your throat feels sore, mixed honey with lemon can be effective. It can also fight colds faster because at the same time, it offers a boost of vitamins C, D, B6 and B12.
What you need to do is mix one tablespoon of lemon juice in a large cup containing a solution of honey and warm water.
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