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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Maryam Kara

What is the trending garlic honey flu remedy?

Fermented garlic and honey has gone viral on social media as a way of remedying flu this winter.

There's no avoiding colds unfortunately, especially with recent figures of rising flu cases "creeping up". While this time of year usually sees a spike in sales in over-the-counter medicine, the seasonal flu has recently led people to seek out different, natural alternatives, including honey and garlic, to combat sore throats and colds – despite it being a long-time remedy for many households.

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