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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Melissa Davey

There’s a buzz online about local honey being the ‘ultimate hay fever hack’ – but does it actually help?

Composite image for Antiviral column. The image shows orange and green squar pollen, a honey pot and an inhaler
Researchers have noticed a rise in misinformation surrounding alternative treatments for hay fever, including honey. Composite: Getty Images

As pollen counts increase in parts of Australia throughout spring and summer, so too do the number of social media posts spruiking the benefits of locally sourced honey to alleviate hay fever symptoms.

On TikTok, influencers claim raw honey is “super effective” at building resistance to hay fever or even stopping hay fever for ever, while some honey sellers claim their products can help people remain “antihistamine free”.

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