Honey for a Cough?

Updated on September 24, 2008
A.M. asks from Lewisville, TX
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has anyone heard that a teaspoon of honey is a good natural remedy for a toddler with a cough? I am aware that honey is a no-no for children under 1 yera of age and have not given my son any yet even though he is a couple months past 2. But he has recently acquired a dry cough that may be due to allergies b/c there are no other symptoms.
wanted to know your advice before giving him any honey!! I want him to have a good nights sleep tonight. :-)
thank!

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J.C.

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I've also heard Elderberry Extract works good too. I used it on my kids when they were younger. Sambucol makes a good one and can be found at Whole Foods or Central Market or any health store.

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D.C.

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Local Honey is good at controling allergies. My friend's nanny swears by boiling gingeroot with a little sugar is a great cough remedy and then have them drink the liquid. The sugar is needed for taste because the gingeroot is bitter.

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S.

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Dry cough could possibly mean asthma, especially if it's at night. Check with your pedi.

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S.W.

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I've only heard of using honey for two reasons, both related to coughing, but not to cure a cough. 1) to soothe a sore throat and 2) for allergies (only if you use local honey for local allergens)

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