~Honey-Lime Tea Recipe, a Cough Remedy~ (2024)

FAQs

Can honey and lime stop cough? ›

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 ages 1 to 5 with upper respiratory tract infections were given up to 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of honey at bedtime.

Hot lemon with honey has a similar effect to cough medicines. Squeeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey. Drink while still warm (do not give hot drinks to small children).

There is no cure for a cough and most go away on their own. They can be treated with at home with over-the-counter medications such as cough syrups, drops and decongestants. Home remedies such as drinking lemon and honey, vaporizers, and chest rubs can also help.

Instructions: Juice your lemon and slice half of the rind. Pop them into a teapot, along with three teaspoons of runny honey, one teaspoon of ginger and three sprigs of thyme. Pour boiling water over them and leave for five minutes to brew.

Stay hydrated with water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you. Eat chicken soup. Chicken soup and other warm fluids, such as warm apple juice or tea, can be soothing and loosen congestion.

Hot beverages can loosen mucus and improve coughing. Herbal tea has added benefits since many types have anti-inflammatory or immune-supporting properties. Common herbal teas to try include echinacea, peppermint, chamomile, ginger, and elderberry.

Lemon-honey water melts down fat

Weight loss effects of lemon and honey water have been exploited by many with good results. Lemon juice increases body secretions, improving blood and lymph movement. This, as well as the diuretic effect, eliminates toxins accumulated in the body.

Why is coughing worse at night? Lying flat in bed can cause mucus to collect in the airway, making coughing more likely. Coughing may also worsen at night if a person is sleeping in a room that is dusty or contains other allergens.

Why can't I stop coughing? ›

Dozens of conditions can cause a recurrent, lingering cough, but the lion's share are caused by just five: postnasal drip, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), chronic bronchitis, and treatment with ACE inhibitors, used for high blood pressure and heart failure.

Bromelain is an enzyme that can only be found in the stem and fruit of pineapples. Evidence shows that it can help stop coughs and loosen mucus in your throat. To get the most out of pineapple and bromelain, eat a slice of pineapple three times a day or drink 3.5 ounces of fresh pineapple juice.

Vicks VapoRub is an ointment that's rubbed on the throat and chest to relieve a cough. It's unsafe for any use in children under 2 years old. In adults and children age 2 and older, use it only on the neck and chest to ease coughing during a cold.

Both honey and lime juice offer antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Adding lime and honey with cold water, or even warm water, to your daily diet will ensure that you get the antioxidant and antibacterial properties that both ingredients have to offer.

Phlegm home remedies, like lemon juice and honey, ginger syrup with cinnamon, or peppermint tea, naturally contain substances with expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antioxidant action. They help to eliminate secretions in the respiratory airways and strengthen the immune system.

Raw honey

It possesses antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the intensity and duration of a cough. For better results, make a tea with two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice with adequate water.

It's believed that the sweetness of honey triggers your salivary glands to produce more saliva. This may lubricate your airways, easing your cough. Honey may also reduce inflammation in the bronchial tubes (airways within the lungs) and help break up mucus that is making it hard for you to breathe.