does honey lemon tea help sore throat
Answers from James M. Steckelberg, M.D. Drinking tea or warm lemon water mixed with honey is a time-honored way to soothe a sore throat. But honey alone may be an effective cough suppressant, too. In one study, children age 2 and older with upper respiratory tract infections were given up to 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of honey at bedtime.
A warm infusion of ginger with honey added may also soothe a sore throat. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add four slices of fresh ginger root. Reduce heat and simmer for ten minutes. Let the mixture cool until it is just slightly warmer than body temperature and mix in 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey. Sip the infusion whenever your throat feels sore.