Demulcent honey

Any non-medicated glycogelatin-based demulcent pastilles, such as glycerin, lemon and honey pastilles or boiled sweets, may be as effective as anything for soothing a sore throat. Because they contain no medicament they can be used as often as necessary to stop the throat feeling dry, thereby relieving discomfort. 

Compounds used in demulcent cough remedies include glycerol, liquid glucose, syrup, honey and treacle. 

Pastilles (e.g. glycerin, lemon and honey) provide a more prolonged soothing effect than liquids as they promote production of saliva, which has a demulcent effect, while the pastille is being sucked. 

This formula contains cephalanoplos (small thistle), lotus rhizome node, dry-fried cattail pollen, rehmannia, talc, mutong, lophatheri, gardenia fruit, dang gui, and honey-fried licorice. These herbs are antibacterial, antiinflammatory, demulcent, and astringent. The formula is used for bloody, painful urinary conditions with urinary frequency and burning pain on voiding. From a Western perspective, this formula is used for acute cystitis, polycystic kidneys, kidney stones, and BPH. 

Traditional Medicine. In Indian folk medicine, honey is considered demulcent used for the treatment of eye ailments sore throat, coughs, colds, and constipation. Heated or mixed with hot liquids, it is used in conjunction with emetic and enema formulations. 

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