Runny nose, itchy eyes, itchy throat … If you’re allergic to pollens, here are 5 home remedies that will help you keep smiling even when the pollens are gone.
This year 2020 is particularly difficult to live for allergic to pollen. The pollen map is scarlet but with the recent deconfinement, the desire to go out in parks and gardens is great. Here are some home remedies that can relieve the symptoms of pollen allergy.
Nettle and peppermint tea
Nettle is not a plant immediately engaging but it is nevertheless one of the most incredible plants which can all at the same time relieve the pains of arthritis, help to fight against insomnia and, of course, to fight seasonal allergies.
Peppermint contains a type of that can help inhibit the activity and secretion of enzymes like histamine which causes the inflammatory response when in contact with the allergen.
The house recipe: put 1 teaspoon of dried mint or ¼ cup of chopped fresh mint and 1 teaspoon of dried nettle leaves in a cup. Cover with boiling water and let infuse for 15 minutes. Add a teaspoon of honey for flavor (optional). To drink twice a day.
A fresh citrus juice
This drink, extremely rich in vitamin C, will help you supply energy to your immune system, which is particularly stressed when it is in contact with allergens. In addition, vitamin C has a natural antihistamine action by blocking the secretion of histamine by white blood cells.
The house recipe: squeeze the juice of half a lemon and 2 oranges. Refrigerate for a few hours. Before drinking this citrus juice, add a tablespoon of organic honey produced in your region. This will help you strengthen your immunity against the pollens that your nasal mucous membranes will encounter in the days to come.
Onion juice
As unappetizing as it may seem, onion juice is an effective remedy for the fight against allergic rhinitis (moreover in homeopathy the remedy Allium cepa used for runny nose comes from onion). Onion is indeed made up of sulfur compounds with anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in vitamin C, the virtues of which we have just been praised.
The house recipe: chop a red onion and infuse in a liter of mineral water for 8 to 12 hours. The drink can be stored for four days in the refrigerator: drink it once or twice a day. If the taste puts you off, you can add a teaspoon of honey to each glass.
An apple-nut snack
This mixture of fresh and dried fruits will help you relieve allergy symptoms. Rich in magnesium, nuts help reduce coughing or wheezing attacks and their vitamin E content protects your body against allergen reactions. Apples (like onions) contain quercetin, a flavonoid that reduces histamine production (thus decreases allergic reactions).
The house recipe: chop a handful of nuts and cut the apple into small pieces. Place everything in a plastic bag or an airtight box and mix well. In times of allergy, this small snack will advantageously replace the 11am cookie or the 5pm chocolate bar!
A massage with essential oils
The essential oil of tarragon and the essential oil of true lavender will act in synergy to reduce the frequency of sneezing attacks.
The house recipe: in the palm of your hand, mix a drop of each of these two essential oils. With this mixture, vigorously massage the wings of your nose with your fingertips, and massage your temples more gently. You can also mix these essential oils in a little liquid honey and swallow it: 2 to 3 times a day, in a treatment of 3 weeks maximum.
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