honey is used because it tastes good and supposedly it helps kill bacteria. However Lime, Lemon, Stuffs (i dunno) do this too. I know peppermit ia an anti inflammitory. There has to be a chart with this someway *pintrest away!* Meanwhile it was belived by a very old nun belived nutmeg lifted spirits and balenced the bodies liquids...so there's that.
ah heres a chart thingy! ~ [link]
"Banana - Quiets coghing" Lol I imagine someone forcing a bannana in someones mouth "STOP COUGHING!" so bad.
and ~ [link]
that ones actually for sinus congestion. the first one for example is.
Pineapple
Pineapple contains a protein-digesting enzyme called bromelain. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties that make it useful for treating a variety of infections. There is some evidence to suggest bromelain is effective at reducing mucus and inflammation of the sinuses as well.


Read more: [link] its the same link.

at the bottom you should see related articles, like food that cause congestion. I'm seeing a lot of Pineapple and Yogurt as a natural healers.