Honey, Don’t Cough!

Posted on by Jaime

Safe. Natural. Effective. Has your child ever had a cough that just won’t quit? Are you unsure about using the OTC cough medicines for you child? I know I am a mother that is concerned with what is in the cough medicines that are in stores today and so was the family that founded Honey, Don’t Cough.

As parents of young children, Christine, a school teacher, and her husband Jeff, a family doctor, were concerned about the increasing reports regarding the dangers of children’s cold & cough medicines.

With the medical background that Jeff had he started researching the safety and effectiveness of the various over-the-counter products currently on pharmacy shelves. With his findings he was determined not to put their own children at risk by using these medications.

“In October 2007, the FDA Pediatric Advisory Committee reviewed all the relevant studies of children’s cough medicines, confirming Jeff’s personal research findings. The FDA committee unanimously decided that children under two should never be given over-the-counter antihistamines, decongestants, or antitussives. Furthermore, a majority of the committee recommended that these medicines should not be given to children under six, either.”

Also as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office, it is nice to have an alternative to cough medicines. Also to know that your child will not be harmed with Honey, Don’t Cough.

My son doesn’t get sick to often, but the first time I used Honey, Don’t Cough was last year when my son had a terrible cough that I could not get rid of. I was given a free sample of this when Jeff dropped some off to our office to try out. I definately was glad I had grabbed a box of it. It helped my son so much when he had his cough. It was fantastic. I have never given my son cough medicine of any kind before, was kind of nervous to, but I am glad that I had the Honey, Don’t Cough to give to him.

Honey, Don’t Cough is made of 100% Buckwheat Honey. It is very safe and natural. Even researchers and physicians do not know exactly how Buckwheat Honey works to relieve cough, however some believe it is because of the following natural properties: Demulcent (throat soothing) effects. Powerful antioxidant properties of phenolics, peptides, organic acids, enzymes, Maillard reaction products, and possibly other minor components. Increased immune system cytokine release. Direct antimicrobial affects.
Most likely, Buckwheat Honey’s effectiveness is a combination of the above listed properties.

They have some fantastic videos on their site that I recommend watching. Very informational!

GET YOUR OWN!! Honey, Don’t Cough– $5.99 – One box contains 10 individual packets of 100% buckewheat honey

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66 thoughts on “Honey, Don’t Cough!”

  3. Hope that this isnt just for children as I always get a horrible croupy cough when I get sick that goes to my chest.

  8. Q. How does Honey, Don’t Cough’s “Children’s Buckwheat Honey” work?

    A. Even researchers and physicians do not know exactly how Buckwheat Honey works to reduce cough, however research has demonstrated Buckwheat Honey to have following natural properties:

    • Demulcent (throat soothing) effects.

    • Powerful antioxidant properties of phenolics, peptides, organic acids, enzymes, and maillard reaction products.

    • Increased immune system cytokine release.

    • Direct antimicrobial effects.

    Most likely, Buckwheat Honey's effectiveness is a combination of the above listed properties.

  10. Buckwheat honey is a natural substance made by honey bees. It is not a synthetic drug made in a chemical plant. Buckwheat honey is a dark honey with phenolic compounds, which differs from common clover honey. Scientific research has been published on the health effects of buckwheat honey.

    Even researchers and physicians do not know exactly how Buckwheat Honey works to relieve cough, however some believe it is because of the following natural properties:

    Demulcent (throat soothing) effects.
    Powerful antioxidant properties of phenolics, peptides, organic acids, enzymes, Maillard reaction products, and possibly other minor components.
    Increased immune system cytokine release.
    Direct antimicrobial affects.
    Most likely, Buckwheat Honey's effectiveness is a combination of the above listed properties.

    NOTE: Honey, Don't Cough LLC does not claim to know exactly how Buckwheat Honey works to relieve cough.

    zestywonderland@gmail.com

  12. Darker honeys like buckwheat honey have more antioxidants and medicinal properties than lighter ones. Thanks!

  14. Buckwheat Honey is believed to possess:

    • Demulcent (throat soothing) effects.
    • Powerful antioxidant properties of phenolics, peptides, organic acids, enzymes,
    and maillard reaction products.
    • Increased immune system cytokine release.
    • Direct antimicrobial affects.

  15. I sure could use this today. I have a nasty summer cold and cough. 😛

    I learned that Buckwheat honey is "a dark honey with phenolic compounds, which differs from common clover honey".

  16. I just learned that – Honey, Don't Cough was founded by Jeff and Christine Chamberlain, a husband and wife team.

    wombatspurple at yahoo dot com

  17. ABC News Medical Unit reported that a study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, found that children who received a small dose of buckwheat honey before bedtime slept better and coughed less than those who received either a common over-the-counter cough suppressant (dextromethorphan) or nothing at all.

  20. Buckwheat honey is a dark honey with compounds, which differ from common clover honey

  21. I learned that "research from Penn State's Department of Pediatrics, which showed that buckwheat honey out-performed honey-flavored Dextromethorphan, the main anti-cough ingredient in children's cough medicines." vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

  23. I learned that darker honeys have more antioxidant and other medicinal properties.
    tylerpants(at)gmail.com

  24. I learned Buckwheat honey is a natural substance made by honey bees, it is not a synthetic drug made in a chemical plan…also they only sell it in St Augustine here in Florida……I guess i could get it online!!! : )

    Laramoor@msn.com

  25. every year, children DIE from taking children's over-the-counter cough and cold medications.
    Thanks so much for the opp to win this!
    suzystars9{@}gmail.com

  26. Buckwheat honey is a natural substance made by honey bees. It is not a synthetic drug made in a chemical plant. Buckwheat honey is a dark honey with phenolic compounds, which differs from common clover honey.

  30. I learned Buckwheat honey is a natural substance made by honey bees. It is not a synthetic drug made in a chemical plant. Buckwheat honey is a dark honey with phenolic compounds, which differs from common clover honey.

  31. Honey Don't Cough is safe for children 12 months and older, as well as for pregnant women, nursing mothers, older adults, and people on multiple medications.

    bgcchs@yahoo.com

  32. Darker honeys like buckwheat honey have more antioxidants and medicinal properties than lighter ones. Thanks

  35. Potentially life-threatening side effects are suffered by thousands of children because of these medications.

  41. I found the OTC Child Medication article interesting. Children overdose on OTC medicines and it can be fatal.

    jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  42. I found the OTC Child Medication article interesting. Children overdose on OTC medicines and it can be fatal.

    jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  43. Every year, children DIE from taking children's over-the-counter cough and cold medications.

    Potentially life-threatening side effects are suffered by thousands of children because of these medications.

    lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

  46. I learned that I can buy this at Owl Drugs right down the road from me.
    pkildow at gmail dot com

  47. The latest research published in the Journal Pediatrics, shows that over 500 children a year have had deaths associated with cough and cold medication.

    An important thing to not about honey based products is that you should never give them to kids under 12 months.

  48. The latest research published in the Journal Pediatrics, shows that over 500 children a year have had deaths associated with cough and cold medication.

    An important thing to not about honey based products is that you should never give them to kids under 12 months.

  50. Buckwheat honey has direct antimicrobial affects.

    And on a side note my good friend's son was recently hospitalized due to a reaction he had to one of the 4 medications the mds had him on for his cold…Scary moments, but he is now home safe.

  52. I will not let my children use any kind of medication for coughing, etc but sometimes they really need something. This looks fantastic.

    I love that it's completely natural made from dark honey with no synthetic drugs. Honestly I cannot believe I haven't heard of this before.

    mommainflipflops AT gmail.com

  53. As a biomedical researcher turned SAHM who used to work with cytokines. I was amazed to read that buckwheat honey increases the release of cytokines. That is good stuff! Our whole family recently had Influenza and the doctor recommended buckwheat honey for our coughs and it worked awesome!

  54. I couldn't believe this cough syrup is safe for pregnant women and it is all natural. Our 8 mth. old has had a cough for over a week now and nothing has helped but hopefully we will be able to win some and give it a try. Thanks, A.Anderson
    andersonann48@yahoo.com

  55. lindaw wrote "Hope that this isnt just for children…"

    That is a great question, we have been getting a lot of feed back from adults saying it works for them!

    Another great thing is that Honey Don't Cough is safe for pregnant women, breast-feeding women, older adults, or people on multiple medications.

    Jeff Chamberlain M.D.
    Family Doctor
    CEO Honey Don't Cough

  56. lindaw wrote "Hope that this isnt just for children…"

    That is a great question, we have been getting a lot of feed back from adults saying it works for them!

    Another great thing is that Honey Don't Cough is safe for pregnant women, breast-feeding women, older adults, or people on multiple medications.

    Jeff Chamberlain M.D.
    Family Doctor
    CEO Honey Don't Cough

  57. One health benefit:Increased immune system cytokine release
    Cindy
    Email:writer61@yahoo.com

  58. It's refreshing to read that the Honey, Don't Cough LLC people don't know how buckwheat honey works and but they know it works better than clover honey. They aren't lying just to seem more knowledgable and sell a product. Honesty goes a long way with me.

    thanks for offering this!

  59. I learned that every year, children DIE from taking children's over-the-counter cough and cold medications.

  62. I didn't know that buckwheat honey had so much more effectiveness with antioxidants then other types of honey.

  64. I'm so glad to hear about something out there besides OTC medicines for coughs…I've reluctantly tried Delsym when I had no other choice and it never seemed to work. I'm more willing to try something more safe and effective anyday for my children!

  65. Every year, children DIE from taking children's over-the-counter cough and cold medications.

    Potentially life-threatening side effects are suffered by thousands of children because of these medications.

    Children overdose on OTC medications even when given the “recommended dose”

    Early signs of overdose:
    # Stomach Ache
    # Vomiting
    # Less Energy
    # Lethargy
    # Irritability
    # Fast Heart Rate
    # Fast Breathing

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