(Aditya Shaw, Intern Journalist): Honey is an effective remedy for cough, blocked nose, and sore throat. Apart from this, honey has great beneficial properties. The biggest advantage of honey is that it is cheap and easily available. Also, it does not have side effects. In recent research, it is believed that honey is very beneficial in the exchange for any antibiotic (Antibiotic) to deal with this problem of cold, cough, and cold.
Scientists at Oxford University say that doctors should recommend taking a spoonful of honey instead of giving any medicine to their patients. Scientists conducted more than 14 clinical trials for this. In which more than two studies (study) revealed that the use of honey improved the phlegm from one to two days earlier.
Scientists said that honey proves very helpful in removing any kind of infection. This is the reason why honey gives relief in the throat or any kind of infection. Hibatullah of Oxford University Medical School says that it is advisable to give antibiotics in upper respiratory tract infections because most such infections are viral and antibiotics are not effective. In such a situation, honey can be an effective option.
Constipation is eliminated by taking honey-lemon water in the morning, blood is purified and obesity is reduced. Honey has the property of fighting allergies, which helps you to avoid this problem. But in this research, it was advised not to give honey to children below the age of one year.
However, researchers at Oxford University Medical School and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences have noted that honey is a complex substance (composed of many elements) and is not a solitary product. He has said that there are two types of research, but some more such research is necessary to reach the final result.