Herbal Remedies to Give Relief from Hay Fever

Publisher: Earl Williams
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When you suffer from hay fever, plants can seem like the problem, not the solution! But there are some plant-based, herbal supports that can help you get through the hay fever seasons.

Yes, there is more than one hay fever season. Spring, late summer, and fall all feature different irritating pollens. Hay fever symptoms can include runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, "tickle" in the throat or chest, and even skin rashes. Here are some herbs that may help you through the hay fever seasons.

1. Bee Products

Honey, being made from flower nectar and containing pollen, can have a desensitizing effect. While the evidence is anecdotal, allergy sufferers around the world swear by honey's effectiveness at treating hay fever. Use raw, unfiltered honey for the best medicinal benefit, and try a tablespoon a day a month or so before allergy season.

Bee pollen's curative effect on his allergies inspired U.S. Senator Tom Harkin to form the National Institute of Health's Office of Alternative Medicine. It is particularly implicated in hay fever.

2. Stinging Nettle

Sometimes just called nettle, this is not a new remedy for respiratory complaints. The most effective way to use stinging nettle is by taking capsules of the freeze-dried herb, which can be found in health food stores. It has significant anti-inflammatory effects, and studies suggest antihistamine action. Like honey and bee pollen, it is best to begin taking nettle a month or so before allergy season.

3. Turmeric

This is a potent anti-inflammatory that can be liberally added to foods or taken in capsules.

4. Garlic

Garlic contains a powerful anti-inflammatory substance called quercetin. Like turmeric, garlic can be added to foods or taken in capsules. Cook up an anti-allergy curry with turmeric and garlic.

5. Ginkgo

Ginco has been hailed as a circulation-enhancing herb, but it can also help with allergies. The body naturally produces a chemical called platelet-activating factor (PAF), and PAF triggers allergies. Ginkgo inhibits the action of PAF in the body.

6. Cucumber

Cool cucumber slices placed over the eyes can help with swelling, redness and itching.

7. Eyebright

Eyebright is an herb with a long history of mucus membrane support. As its name implies, it is good for the eyes - make a tea of dried eyebright herb and place the teabags over your eyes. Or simply use a cloth dipped in the cooled tea as a compress. Eyebright can also be taken internally in tea or capsule form.

8. Chamomile

A member of the ragweed family, chamomile can provide soothing relief if applied topically to itchy skin or hives. Creams or lotions are available commercially. Just use caution - very rarely, chamomile can make hay fever symptoms worse.

9. Goldenseal

This is implicated in the treatment of colds and flu, and can also be helpful in treating the mucus membrane inflammation associated with hay fever.



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