Hayfever Herbal Tea

Hayfever Herbal Tea

This tea can be used to calm any allergic response, be that from pollen, dust, animals or triggers from food intolerances.

If you want to nip hay fever in the bud (excuse the pun), then start drinking the tea daily from 3 months before you normally start getting your hay fever symptoms. I start drinking it in January, and it really stops my hayfever from kicking in in March.

Recommended dose: 3 cups per day.

An easy way to ensure you get those 3 cups is to make up a teapot of cafetiere that you reserve for herbal tea purposes. It can be drunk hot or cold.

Elderflower – Is an astringent and anti-inflammatory herb, making it effective in reducing catarrh associated with hayfever as well as treating runny noses and sneezing.

Eyebright – A natural antihistamine known for its affinity with the eyes. Eyebright is also an anti-inflammatory and helpful in treating itchy/watery eyes, inflammation of the eyes and sneezing.

Plantain – Antihistamine herb that has both mucilaginous and astringent properties, making it effective in drying mucous and moistening dry throats or coughs.

Nettle leaf – Contains high levels of quercetin, which has antioxidant and antihistamine activity and reduces allergies and inflammation.

Chamomile – Another antihistamine herb. Soothing and rich in antioxidants, helping to reduce irritation of the eyes and nose.

A specially formulated blend of herbs designed by Helen to help treat symptoms of hayfever, including itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing.

Ingredients: Elderflower, Eyebright, Plantain, Nettle leaf, Chamomile

Directions: Use one heaped teaspoon per cup and infuse for a minimum of 10 minutes, then strain and drink. Suggested dose: 3 cups per day from 2 months before hayfever hits.

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