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Honey and lemon for cough
Last reviewed: 08.07.2025
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A traditional remedy that has long been used to treat coughs, bronchitis, inflammatory processes of the throat and nasopharynx is honey and lemon. This remedy was used by ancient doctors: Avicenna, Hippocrates, prescribed their patients mixtures and elixirs prepared on the basis of the named components. In the Middle Ages, they saved themselves from numerous epidemics by introducing these components into the composition of medicines. Tea with lemon and honey was used to treat soldiers during the Great Patriotic War. Modern pharmaceutical companies have not ignored honey and lemon: they produce cough syrups, lozenges, tablets and mixtures containing honey and lemon.
How to make lemon with honey?
A drink with healing properties can be prepared at home by yourself. You will need lemon and honey. The easiest way is tea. You need to make tea, heat it up and add honey. Then cut off a slice of lemon and put it in the tea. Mix thoroughly and drink in small sips. It is advisable to drink all cough remedies while lying in bed. You can quickly cure a cough only by staying in bed.
You can also use milk, cream or juice instead of tea. The main thing is to heat it up and drink it hot.
You can also use another recipe. This remedy should be prepared in the morning, as it is designed for one day of treatment. One large lemon (with the peel) is minced or grated. The juice is squeezed out of the resulting mixture. The puree is separated from the juice. The puree is put in the refrigerator. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the lemon juice, mix thoroughly until completely dissolved. Drink in small portions throughout the day. You need to distribute the remedy so that it lasts for the whole day, until the evening.
In the evening, take the puree out of the refrigerator and heat it in a water bath until warm. Then add 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix thoroughly. Separately prepare tea or herbal decoction. Add honey to taste. Lying in bed, eat the resulting puree, then wash it down with pre-prepared tea. The tea should not cool down during this time. Go to bed. In the morning, repeat the procedure. Start with hot tea.
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.