5. Honey
Honey is fantastic for a whole range of different problems and is something you should always have in your cupboard.
When consumed for a cough or cold, honey will instantly soothe the throat by coating it. It will give you a pick-me-up thanks to the sugar content and the small amounts of natural pollen could even help to treat allergies in the long term if it is sourced locally.
Not only that, but honey is hypertonic. This means it will draw out fluids from the inflamed tissues and thereby help to reduce the pain and coughing that you experience when you have a sore throat.