Honey can help with a cough, whether taken by the spoonful or added to a soothing hot tea. Honey offers anti-inflammatory benefits to soothe a cough, coating the throat and easing related symptoms.

Many natural bioactive compounds, produced by Apis mellifera honeybees, have the potential to induce antimicrobial effects. Natural bee products such as honey, royal jelly (RJ), propolis, wax, and bee ...