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Kenya’s dark honey best for treating cough in children - study

Christopher Nzuki holding a honey comb with bees

Kenya’s dark honey is better for treating cough in children than commercial syrups, a new report shows.

The 10-year review published in April shows honey, specifically the dark type from Kenya, offers best results compared to cough syrups, other types of honey, placebo or no treatment.

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