This nourishing blend of herbs supports the immune system to help relieve symptoms associated with hayfever.
Seasonal hay fever or allergic rhinitis is a common ailment that, although not harmful, can be tiring and annoying.
Hayfever is a reaction to pollen from trees, grasses and weeds that makes the immune system respond as if pollen is a harmful invader, triggering production of the antibody immunoglobulin E.
This stimulates release of histamine, causing inflammation and swelling of the nasal passages, along with excessive mucus production and other symptoms such as sneezing, itching nose and throat, watery eyes and a runny nose.
Nature provides herbs and food that can help reduce the symptoms of hayfever. Try adding more kiwi-fruit, turmeric, ginger onion, pineapple, garlic, oranges and raw green veges to your diet. You might also wish to reduce or eliminate dairy products and see if that helps.
And of course, we have the herbs of "nature's pharmacy" to help as well.
The Hayfever Blitz tea contains:
Nettle (Urticia dioica)- contains natural anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory properties. Nettle can help relieve inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and ease nasal congestion, sneezing and itching.
Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - supports the immune system and also has anti-inflammatory properties. Licorice root has a soothing effect and helps to reduce irritation of the respiratory system.
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)- a calming anti-allergic herb useful for hayfever
Elderflower (Sambuccus nigra)- reduces inflammation and soothes irritated mucosa. Also has expectorant action.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)- anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties make this herb useful for relieving hayfever and mild asthma.
Skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia)- inhibits histamines, reduces inflammation and airway sensitivity
Gingko (Gingko biloba)- an effective anti-histamine
Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)- supports the immune system
Plantain (Plantago lanceolate)- has soothing, anti-allergic effects
A pregnancy-friendly blend of this tea is available.