Honey

A well-known treatment for sore throat is honey. It can also lessen coughs more successfully than OTC drugs that contain the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DM), according to one study.

Children aged 2 and older with upper respiratory tract infections that resulted in cough were given up to 2 teaspoons of honey at bedtime in a research that was published in the journal Pediatric Clinics of North America. The honey not only reduced nighttime coughing but also made it easier to fall asleep. By combining up to two teaspoons of honey with herbal tea or warm water and lemon, you can make your own treatment at home. While the lemon juice might relieve congestion, the honey soothes. The two teaspoons of honey can also be consumed directly or combined with a toast to make a spread for a snack.