Safety note
A spoon of honey for a night cough
Holds up in trials for children over one. Never under one.
SafetyNever give honey to an infant under twelve months. Risk of infant botulism.
Why it works
Honey coats the throat and appears to suppress night coughing about as well as over-the-counter syrup in comparative studies.
Source · Paediatric cough trials, honey vs dextromethorphan
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