Does a slice of lemon in hot water really relieve cold symptoms?

Question

Does a slice of lemon in hot water really relieve cold symptoms?

Answer 1

It might make some of them feel better, but it won't cure your cold.  It probably just has a placebo effect, so if you're really convinced it will work, it will!

Answer 2

Personally, I use a lot more than just a "slice" of lemon.  We're talking about the juice of 1 or more organic lemons + whiskey + hot water or tea + honey here, and several times/day.  Thumbs down to the other respondant's answer, as even some of the more conservative allopaths I've encountered in my life agree this remedy works.