Hay fever, also known as "allergic rhinitis" , arrives in the spring and lasts part of the summer.
It is due to the pollens which fly particularly in the air during these 2 seasons.
Between itchy eyes, itchy throat, runny or clogged nose, hay fever quickly becomes painful.
Here are 7 effective and natural remedies, used by our grandmothers, to relieve allergic rhinitis:
Tarragon is the pollen allergen you need. That's because it contains couramin and flavones that fight hay fever.
Put 3 drops of tarragon essential oil on a handkerchief, inhale 3 times a day.
You can buy tarragon essential oil in pharmacies, or here online.
Thyme helps expectorate naturally. That is, it helps to cough and decongest the airways.
Two solutions are available to you:
- The infusion:leave to infuse for 10 minutes 2 tbsp. c. of dried thyme in very hot water. Filter. Drink 2-3 cups a day.
- Inhalation:put 2 drops of thujanol thyme essential oil in a bowl of boiling water. Inhale over the bowl, with a towel over your head, until the water becomes lukewarm.
Nettle naturally reduces the symptoms due to pollens. In infusion, it radically reduces sneezing and relieves the throat and eyes.
- Pour 2 tbsp. c. of nettles in 150 ml of boiling water.
- Leave to infuse for 10 minutes before straining.
Drink 3 cups a day. Nettle, you find it at herbalists and organic stores.
Lavender has always been recognized by our grandmothers as a remedy for clearing the respiratory tract.
- In a large bowl of hot water, add 4 drops of lavender essential oil.
- Cover your head with a towel and inhale for 10 minutes.
You can find lavender essential oil in pharmacies or online here.
Elderberry is antiviral but, above all, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It will also clear your airways and also fight against possible bronchitis.
- Put 50 g of dried elderflower in 1 liter of water.
- Leave to infuse for 10 minutes before straining.
Drink several cups throughout the day without a problem. Dried elderflowers can be found in herbalists and organic stores.
Apple cider vinegar is full of virtues that we have often told you about. You can discover them here. Here it will help you "prevent rather than cure".
Do you know you are prone to allergies? Drink a glass of water containing 1 tsp each day. c. of honey and 2 tbsp. c. cider vinegar.
Butterbur is a lesser known but very effective herb. Butterbur leaf extracts naturally fight against allergic rhinitis.
Butterbur is used in capsules. The dosages are listed on the boxes. You can ask your pharmacist for advice or buy a box here online.
In addition, read the advice of our grandmothers listed here.
There you go, you know 7 effective and natural remedies for hay fever :-)
