Take your spoonful right before bed. The honey will coat your throat all night, stopping those dry, scratchy coughs that wake you up. Sweet dreams have never been so literal.
Pro tip: do not lick the spoon and then stick it back in the jar. That’s how you share your germs with your future self. Use a clean spoon every time—your future self will thank you during the next cold.
What if honey doesn’t work for you?
Honey is not magic. If your cough is from asthma, allergies, or a serious infection, go see a doctor. But for the common, annoying, “I’ve-been-clearing-my-throat-for-three-days” cough? Honey is a delicious first move.
And even if it doesn’t fix everything—at least you got to eat candy as medicine. That’s a win in my book.
