Clear Your Throat and Loosen Mucus With a Simple 2-Ingredient Drink
A warm honey and lemon drink can soothe an irritated throat and make coughing more comfortable. Drinking enough fluids can also help loosen mucus, making it easier to cough up. It does not literally “clean” or detox the lungs.
Ingredients
- ½ fresh lemon
- 1–2 teaspoons honey
- 1 mug of warm water
Directions
- Squeeze the lemon into a mug.
- Add the honey.
- Pour in warm water and stir until the honey dissolves.
- Sip slowly while comfortably warm.
- Drink water regularly throughout the day to stay hydrated.
Important to Know
This drink may provide symptom relief, but it does not treat the underlying cause of mucus. Coughing itself helps the body clear mucus from the airways. If you have persistent or worsening symptoms, the cause may need medical attention.
Seek medical care for significant breathing difficulty, chest pain, coughing up blood, or a cough lasting more than three weeks.
