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start with taking herb one month before the allergy season start to get the best result. If you start on time your immune system is stronger to fight against your allergy discomfort and this herb will also help also to prevent infections. You can also buy this herb in capsules at health food stores and it is important you follow the correct daily dosage.

*Nettle - extracts of this herb will relieve inflammation and help to clear congestion in your nose and opens your bronchial airways of springtime allergy sufferers. Drinking nettle tea might be a good idea.

*Butterbur - this herb is popular for centuries and helpful to treat allergic rhinitis.

*Licorice root - this herb is sometimes overlooked but has great results in relieving spring time allergies. This herb contains glycyrrhizin and has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy effects which reduce allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis.

*Eucalyptus - this herb is a popular remedy for treatment of infections and springtime allergies. The aromatic oil in the leaves of this plant is useful to reduce the seasonal discomforts. Eucalyptus oil can be applied to the skin and has a warming effect which will relieve sinus and chest discomforts. Mostly people will use eucalyptus in steam inhalation to ease congestion and breathing.

*Quercitin - naturally flavonoid and found in apples, onions, cherries, red grapes and some other food and is effective in reducing sinus pain and congestion.

*Ginger - this plant is one of the most used herbal treatments and can be used in food. Fresh ginger is especially helpful for reducing dryness while dried ginger will relieve dampness and chill. Ginger will reduce inflammation and is antimicrobial.

*Fruit and vegetables- anti-oxidant fruits, for example bananas, onions, apples and vegetables which are rich on vitamins A and C are helpful to reduce the discomforts of spring time allergies.

*Water drinking plenty of water cleans your body and strengthens your immune system. Water is not only necessary for avoiding dehydration but has many benefits for the working of all your organs and might help you to fight against spring time allergies.

It is important to know treatment with herbs doesn't work immediately. It takes time before you get relief of your symptoms and you have to find out the combination of herbs which is right for you. A visit to a naturopathic or a homeopath might help you and maybe he will advise you a change in your diet.

These are a few suggestions which may help you but will never cure your spring time allergies. Its best to learn how to deal with your problems and these products will help you in reducing these annoying discomforts and enjoying during the high allergy seasons.

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