Verily in this is indeed a sign for people who think. Let him drink honey. He drank it and was cured. Modern medicine is only just learning of this fact. Traditional uses of honey have included honey mixed with lemon for sore throats.
Honey coats the throat and reduces throat irritation.
Research has already shown that honey blocks the growth of oral bacteria. Honey has also been used for stomach pains and problems. Modern research shows that honey is effective when used in the treatment of gastric or peptic stomach ulcers. Researchers are not absolutely sure why honey heals but they are learning new things about honey everyday. We do know that honey contains a variety of sugars and minerals.