Ginger & Honey Sip
Freshly grated ginger juice stirred into a spoon of honey.
Also known as: Adrak shahad
Overview
A small amount of freshly grated ginger is pressed for juice and mixed with a teaspoon of honey, taken slowly one to two times a day when the throat feels rough.
Traditionally used for: A soothing sip for a scratchy throat or a tickly cough.
What Your Body May Be Signaling
Concern links already associated with this remedy in the Wisdom Jar library.
Cough
Also described as: cough, seasonal cough
Throat discomfort
Also described as: sore throat, sore-throat, mild throat tickle, mild throat discomfort
What You Can Try
What May Worsen It / Safety Essentials
Honey must never be given to a child under one year old. This soothes a mild throat only and is not a treatment for a chest infection.
Who should avoid it
- Infants under 1 year
- People with bleeding disorders
- People with severe acid reflux
- Anyone allergic to bee products
Medicine interactions
- Blood-thinning medicines
- Diabetes medicines
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Small culinary amounts of ginger are customary; avoid large or concentrated doses in pregnancy.
Children: Never give honey to a baby under 12 months because of the risk of infant botulism.
When to Seek Medical Advice
- Difficulty breathing
- High fever lasting more than 3 days
- Cough lasting more than 3 weeks
- Coughing up blood
What does the evidence say?
Traditional use
This entry rests on traditional and household use recorded over generations, not on clinical trials. Treat it as cultural and educational information.