SpencerLoco t1_j2dms7b wrote on December 31, 2022 at 2:00 PM Reply to comment by spayder26 in ELI5. Why is honey and lemon a popular cure for cold like symptoms. What makes lemon more effective than say an orange or lime? by alexkid_in_realworld Let's not forget about the antibacterial properties of honey. It's not just there to taste nice, like any other syrup. Permalink Parent 44
SpencerLoco t1_j2dms7b wrote
Reply to comment by spayder26 in ELI5. Why is honey and lemon a popular cure for cold like symptoms. What makes lemon more effective than say an orange or lime? by alexkid_in_realworld
Let's not forget about the antibacterial properties of honey. It's not just there to taste nice, like any other syrup.