Allergies
Garlic – Garlic is used both for chronic and acute
diseases. It has both tonic and alterative properties. Take 3-5 fresh cloves per day; taken raw in food, or in capsules.
Licorice – Licorice is one of the most widely used medicinal plants. The chief medicinal action of licorice is as a demulcent and emollient. Its soothing and anti-allergy properties make it excellent in throat and chest complaints and it is a very common ingredient in throat pastilles and cough mixtures. View/Buy licorice root
Nettle – Nettle leaves are a blood builder often used as a spring tonic and to treat anemia and poor circulation. They contain both iron and vitamin C, which aids iron absorption. It acts as a light laxative and diuretic (possibly due to its high potassium content). Drink as a tea. View/Buy Stinging Nettle
Echinacea - Allergy Tea
½ tsp each Echinacea root and marshmallow root, 1 tsp
chamomile, 2 cups water, ½ tsp peppermint leaf, ¼ tsp ginger
Combine water, Echinacea and marshmallow in a saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and add remaining ingredients. Steep for 15 minutes, then strain out herbs.
