Home remedy — kitchen traditionHome remedySafety level: Gentle household or food-level use
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.
What it is traditionally used for
A soothing sip for a scratchy throat or a tickly cough.
Ingredients used
Who it may suit
- adults
- teens
- children over 1
Minimum age: 12 months.
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.
Stop and seek medical care if
- Difficulty breathing
- High fever lasting more than 3 days
- Cough lasting more than 3 weeks
- Coughing up blood
Evidence note
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