Oxford study affirms effectiveness of Honey in treating URTI

Honey, known as Madhu in ayurvedic scriptures, is one of the most important medicines used in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, honey is mainly used for the treatment of eye diseases, cough, thirst, phlegm, hiccups, blood in vomit, leprosy, diabetes, obesity, worm infestation, vomiting, asthma, diarrhoea and healing wounds, as per Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

A new systematic review and meta-analysis from scientists of the University of Oxford researchers is affirming the effectiveness of honey as a first-line treatment for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). URTIs commonly include sore throat, congestion, coughing and a stuffy nose. According to the researchers, honey has long been used as a home remedy for coughs, but its effectiveness in treating common illnesses has not been heavily researched. To address this, the scientists looked at research databases for relevant studies comparing honey and preparations that included it as an ingredient with usual care.The result showed that honey was consistently more successful and quicker at improving symptoms including cough frequency and severity than other treatments.However the scientists said that further high quality, placebo-controlled trials are needed.

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