Humans have been collecting honey for at least 8,000 years.

Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine used honey to treat various ailments including ulcers, gastric discomforts, skin wounds and burns. 

In the UK and in Canada, honey is often recommended by physicians as a treatment for coughs and sore throats. This treatment is included for children over 1 year old. A homemade remedy of honey and lemon juice taking orally is deemed as effective as dextromenthorphan and even more effective than diphenhydramine.

Honey wraps are an excellent topical treatment for respiratory issues, to help eliminate mucus in adults and children (6 months and older), over night.

Winter is almost upon us, so keep this recipe handy for those dreaded coughing fits.

DIY Honey Wraps to Cure Cough and Eliminate Mucus from the Lungs

Ingredients

•Organic pure honey (local if possible)
•Coconut flour 
•Gently melted, organic coconut oil
•Gauze, handkerchief, paper towel or napkin
•Cheesecloth
•Adhesive medical tape 

How to prepare the Honey Patch 
1. Mix coconut flour with enough honey to make a paste. The honey should be coated with enough flour so that it is no longer sticky to the touch.
2. Add a little of the gently melted coconut oil and then add some additional flour to return the mixture to a paste-like consistency.
3. Spread the paste onto your chosen material (gauze etc) and wrap it in cheesecloth.
4. Place the gauze onto the center of the patients chest, just below the throat and secure into place with the medical tape. Cover the patch with clothing (shirt or pajamas).
5. For children it is best to apply this patch 2-3 hours before bedtime. Remove the patch when it is time for the child to go to bed for the night. Adults can wear the patch over night and can enhance the effectiveness of the patch by adding mustard powder to the original paste.
6. Sweating is typical with this treatment because honey has a warming effect.
7. Significant relief should be experienced after the first treatment but it’s perfectly safe to continue this treatment as necessary.

*If you or your child is allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients in this recipe, do NOT use this treatment. If you are unsure if you or your child is allergic to the ingredients, apply a very small amount to the arm and watch for redness or swelling. This is a sign of an allergic reaction and the treatment cannot be utilized by the affected person.