Herbs for Allergies

Natural Relief from Allergies

Millions of people suffer some type of allergy symptoms. The most common being respiratory ailments brought on by reactions to molds, pollen, dust mites, etc.

Symptoms commonly include watery eyes, runny nose uncontrollable sneezing, sinus headaches, itchy hives or rashes, and other irritations of the skin.

Some also experience shortness of breath and wheezing.

Other symptoms may be internal and include diarrhea, chronic indigestion, and nausea.

There is often a connection between allergies and asthma.

Other types of allergies include reactions to food, and chemical substances such as cleaning products, perfumes, soaps, cosmetics and sunscreens.

CHAMOMMILE Tea is used to reduce duration of hay fever attacks.

EPHEDRA Relieves congestion & bronchial spasms.

EUCALYPTUS Used in steam inhalation to ease congestion.

EYEBRIGHT Tincture or capsules reduce hay fever symptoms.

GINGER Reduces inflammation, antimicrobial.

LICORICE ROOT Reduces inflammation, antiviral, antibacterial.

NETTLE Extract acts as an expectorant, reduces sinus inflammation.

ROOIBOS Has antihistamine properties. A tea is sometimes helpful in relieving symptoms.

ST. JOHN'S WORT Capsules are used to relieve sinus headache.

HOMEOPATHY Can be quite effective in treating symptoms.

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