🍯 Honey Proven More Effective Than Cold Medicines, Says Oxford Study

Nature’s Remedy Outperforms Over-the-Counter Treatments for Coughs and Colds

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🧪 Honey vs Cold Medicine: What the Science Says

The systematic review, published in the prestigious British Medical Journal, analyzed data from 14 clinical studies comparing honey with standard treatments such as cough syrups and antihistamines.

✅ Key Findings:

• Honey outperformed over-the-counter cold medications, especially for reducing cough severity and frequency.

• It offered greater symptom relief with fewer side effects.

• Unlike antibiotics, honey does not contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

“Having a cough is such an irritating symptom, but knowing there is now good data behind an alternative that isn’t an antibiotic, doesn’t cause harm, and is more effective is a really good thing,”
— Dr. Michael Maze, NZ Respiratory Physician

👩⚕️ What NZ Doctors Are Saying

Doctors in New Zealand are increasingly recommending honey as a first-line treatment for viral respiratory infections, especially in place of antibiotics, which are ineffective against viruses and often overprescribed.

"Both as patients we should be taking it when we get a cough, and as doctors we should be thinking about it,”
— Dr. Maze

🌿 Why This Matters for New Zealand’s Honey Industry

With nearly one million beehives across Aotearoa, New Zealand’s honey industry stands to benefit immensely from this research. Exports of Manuka and other native honeys have already seen a 20% surge since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

“It highlights the natural efficacy of honey—it’s what people are looking for. We’re expecting continued growth in export revenue and domestic demand,”
— Karin Kos, CEO of Apiculture New Zealand

❓ What Kind of Honey Works Best?

While the study didn’t isolate a specific honey type or dosage, New Zealand Manuka honey is globally recognized for its bioactive compounds like methylglyoxal (MGO), which contribute to its powerful antimicrobial properties.

⚠️ Note: The study did not assess honey’s efficacy against Covid-19 directly.

💛 How to Use Honey for Coughs & Cold Relief

While research hasn’t confirmed one “perfect” method, here are doctor-backed suggestions:

• Take 1 teaspoon of honey (raw and unprocessed if possible) up to 3 times daily

• Stir it into warm water, lemon tea, or take directly

• Use at the first sign of sore throat or cough

Always consult a healthcare provider, especially for children under 1 year of age.

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