How to Soothe a Sore Throat with Honey and Lemon

Now that the seasons are changing, a lot of us are fighting sore throats due to allergies, colds, and the flu. Try this home remedy with honey and lemon to soothe your sore throat.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Honey
• Lemon
• Microwave
• Microwave Safe Cup

First you should understand what the honey and lemon do to help soothe your throat. The lemon dries up any congestion you may have. The honey provides a soothing coating for your throat and essentially makes it feel better. Honey can also soothe a cough.

The first step is to take a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of lemon and mix them together in a microwave-safe cup.
The next step is to place the mixture in the microwave for 20 seconds or until the mixture is warm. The time will vary depending on your microwave. You do not want the mixture to be too hot.
After ensuring that the mixture is not too hot, you will want to swallow the mixture. You can repeat this process as many times as need be.