Thyme honey soothes dry mouth in ICU patients, study finds
NCT ID NCT07358494
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether diluted thyme honey can reduce dry mouth in intensive care patients receiving oxygen therapy. 64 adults were randomly assigned to get oral care with either diluted thyme honey or standard salt water. After three days, the honey group reported less dry mouth and related symptoms like thirst and bad taste. The results suggest a simple, natural option for comfort in the ICU.
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Ankara University Institute of Health Sciences Department of Nursing
Ankara, Dışkapı, 6070, Turkey (Türkiye)