Is honey and ginger really good natural ways to relieve asthma? Read on. Honey is very good for asthma. Honey helps to thin the mucus in the body and helps get the mucus out of the respiratory system. As you probably already know, mucus accumulates in the breathing passages and blocks air flow in and out of the body. This can trigger or make an asthma attack worse. Ginger is also very good for asthma. Ginger powder negates the effects of Platelet-Activating Factors. This means the ginger powder stops inflammation. When mixed with certain other ingredients, it also acts as an expectorant. This means that it helps you cough-up and reduce of mucus in your respiratory system.