You often see posts like this on social media, but it’s important to clarify a few things. While a mixture of banana, honey, and water tastes good and can soothe a sore throat, it unfortunately doesn’t cure bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi) or a severe cough.

Here’s a brief overview of what this mixture can actually do and what’s a myth:

How the ingredients help (fact)

Honey: It’s known for its natural antiseptic properties and can form a protective film on the mucous membrane of the throat. This helps to soothe a dry, irritating cough (Caution: Honey should not be given to children under one year old due to the risk of botulism).

Banana: It provides the body with energy and potassium and is easy to swallow when your throat is sore from coughing.

Banana: It provides the body with energy and potassium and is easy to swallow when your throat is sore from coughing.