Seasonal allergies alter people’s day to day lives when that time of year comes around. Many people combat the symptoms of allergies with over the counter medications. What many people don’t know is that these symptoms can easily be calmed down with all natural herbs. Stinging Nettle, Rosemary, and Mullein Leaf are known to be a few of the herbs that can help ease the struggles of allergies.
Rosemarry
How Does It Work
Each herb has its own properties that give off different effects which help with the struggle of allergies. Stinging Nettle has high levels of Vitamin C and lowers inflammations which may ease hay fever, it also has reports of lower blood sugar as well. Rosemary has many medicinal uses and allergies are just one of the many. Rosemary helps with cold symptoms such as cold chills and headaches. It has also been said to be an antidepressant, circulatory stimulant, and a digestive remedy. Mullein Leaf targets dry coughs and throat inflammations, while giving a soothing and hydrating effect on the lungs with saponins that will loosen up mucus. Mullein Leaf also has been shown to ease the effect of COPD.
Mullein Leaf
How to Use the Herbs
When using herbs there are many ways you can consume or use them. They can be used as a topical, or they can be cooked with or turned into essential oils. Most commonly with loose herbs they are turned into teas or tinctures.
Stinging Nettle
Cites used
Ody, P. (2017). The complete medicinal herbal: A practical guide to the healing properties of herbs. Skyhorse Publishing.
Easley, T., & Horne, S. H. (2016). The modern herbal dispensatory: A medicine-making guide. North Atlantic Books.
