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why is tea with lemon and honey recommended while treating a sore throat?

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Dr. Richard Zimon
Dr. Richard Zimon answered
Internal Medicine 59 years experience
Mainly: TEA = Tannic acid a natural "mucolytic" (dissolves mucous) LEMON and HONEY the honey SOOTHES the inflamed throat (Mainly it makes the TEA TASTE BETTER Hope this helps! BE WELL Dr Z
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