he first thingto say is using honey when you're under the weather is supported by the evidence and certainly won't do any harm. A review in the in 2020 looked at 14 studies of almost 1,800 people with upper respiratory infections being treated with either honey or conventional methods (such as antihistamines, expectorants, cough suppressants and painkillers). Honey did appear to improve symptoms (especially the frequency and severity of cough) and in some cases was found to shorten the duration of symptoms by a day or two. The findings were only observational and honey isn't a cure, but it is safe for anyone over the age of one and is often kept as a staple in kitchen cupboards.
