How can honey relieve cough?
Recently, the cough-relieving effect of honey has become a hot topic, especially in autumn and winter. Many netizens share their experience of using honey to relieve coughs. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the principles, usage and precautions of honey for cough relief, and provide structured data for readers' reference.
1. Scientific basis for honey to relieve cough
Honey is widely believed to relieve coughs due to its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Here are the key points mentioned in recent research:
| research sources | Main conclusions | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|
| British Medical Journal | Honey is better than some cough syrups in relieving nighttime coughs in children | Children over 1 year old |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Honey can be used as an auxiliary treatment for upper respiratory tract infections | Adults and children (over 1 year old) |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Honey has a significant effect on relieving acute cough, but it is contraindicated in infants under 1 year old. | Children over 1 year old and adults |
2. Common ways to relieve cough with honey
According to popular discussions on the Internet, here are some common ways to use honey to relieve coughs:
| method | Specific operations | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Take directly | Take 1-2 teaspoons of pure honey before bed | Dry cough, itchy throat |
| honey water | Add 1-2 teaspoons of honey to warm water, stir well and drink | Sore throat, cough with phlegm |
| honey lemonade | Honey + lemon juice + warm water, 2-3 times a day | Cough caused by cold |
| honey ginger tea | Honey + ginger slices + hot water, brew and drink | cold cough |
3. Precautions for using honey to relieve cough
Although honey has a certain effect in relieving coughs, you need to pay attention to the following things when using it:
1.Not suitable for infants under 1 year old: Honey may contain botulinum spores, which may cause botulism in babies whose digestive systems are not fully developed.
2.Diabetic patients should use with caution: Honey contains high sugar content, which may affect blood sugar control.
3.Allergy risk: People allergic to honey or pollen should avoid use.
4.Not too much: The daily intake is recommended not to exceed 50 grams. Excessive intake may cause diarrhea or stomach discomfort.
4. Recently, there has been a hot discussion on the Internet about honey for cough relief.
According to the analysis of social media data in the past 10 days, the following are the issues related to honey cough that netizens are most concerned about:
| platform | hot topics | Number of discussions (times) |
|---|---|---|
| #Is honeycough really effective? | 123,000 | |
| little red book | “5 magical combinations of honey for cough relief” | 87,000 |
| Zhihu | “What is the scientific basis for honey to relieve cough?” | 52,000 |
| Tik Tok | "Actual test video of honey for cough relief" | 156,000 |
5. Alternatives to honey for cough relief
For people who are not suitable for consuming honey, the following alternatives can be considered:
1.Rock sugar snow pear: Hollow out the snow pear and add rock sugar to stew it, which can relieve dry cough.
2.Luo Han Guo tea: Luo Han Guo has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, suitable for people with long-term cough.
3.Rinse with salt water: Gargling with warm salt water can relieve throat inflammation and reduce cough frequency.
6. Summary
As a natural food, honey does have a certain effect in relieving coughs, and is especially suitable for children over 1 year old and adults. However, when using it, you need to pay attention to the applicable groups and usage methods to avoid potential risks. If the cough lasts for more than a week or is accompanied by other severe symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly.
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