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Honey as a Natural Cough Remedy - Benefits and Research

Honey as a Natural Cough Remedy - Benefits and Research Honey as a Natural Cough Remedy: Benefits and Field Studies Honey is a natural cough remedy One of the oldest traditional home remedy It has been believed that consuming sweet honey before bedtime can reduce coughing. This has been scientifically proven to be true as well. Traditional remedy has often used , the mixture of a few drops of honey and warm water or tea to alleviate cough symptoms. Basic Function and Field Study According to a research team from the University of Illinois, the sweet substance reduces mucus secretion and increases the release of cytokines in the immune system to fight threats. Cytokines send signals to the body's immune response and help combat viruses and bacteria that can cause serious harm. A research team from Pennsylvania State University found that children between the ages of 2 and 5 who received 2.5 ml of honey experienced greater relief from cough symptoms than chil...