Tag: Lemon for sore throat

According to ancient Roman and Greek traditions, honey was used to soothe the throat, and when combined with lemon, this has become a time-honored home remedy. The question, however, remains: is lemon good for the throat, and what is the scientific basis behind this popular treatment?

According to a 2012 review published by the Cochrane Library, moderate-quality evidence suggests that honey may be slightly better than no treatment or diphenhydramine for providing symptomatic relief of a cough. But is honey and lemon better than cough medicine, like dextromethorphan, and when should you choose one over the other for your soothing needs?