Excellent Herbs for Seasonal Allergies Symptoms

This is the last post of the month, which means that the last message on allergies. I'm going to finish up the topic by chatting about the herbs that love using during this time of the year to alleviate my allergy symptoms. I know we are all worried about COVID-19 at the moment but the fact is that for those like me that suffer from seasonal allergy, regardless of what is going on 

during this time, we still suffer from these symptoms and need relief.

There are quite a few herbs that help ease the discomfort of seasonal allergies. I have had tremendous success relieving allergy symptoms using the following Herbs:

• Black Elderberry evidence suggests that chemicals in elderflower and berries may help reduce swelling in mucous membranes, including the sinuses, and help relieve nasal congestion. Elderberry may have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-influenza, and anticancer properties.

• Nettles may reduce or eliminate the sneezing and itching caused by hay fever, it seems that the herb can reduce the amount of histamine the body releases from mast cells in response to an allergen.

• Goldenrod (often mistaken with ragweed) is an herb that helps the body remove excess mucus. Goldenrod also contains high levels of the anti-inflammatory constituent quercitin, which, can help alleviate the symptoms of allergies.

• Ginkgo has been shown to have a significant effect on managing allergies and asthma. Ginkgo is anti-inflammatory and contains seven antihistamines, which make this an effective way to get relief from allergy symptoms. Ginkgo also has been shown in studies to be effective in relieving allergies, asthma attacks, and other lung problems.

• Eyebright provides a natural antihistamine-like action that can potentially ease symptoms associated with hay fever and seasonal allergies, including eye irritation.

• Licorice root has a soothing effect and helps to reduce irritation of the respiratory system.

• Lobelia helps clear a stuffy nose and soothes irritated lungs.

Thank God for these herbs or I would not be able to get through the allergy season without experiencing several episodes of vertigo. There are other herbs used like horehound, butterbur, mullein, horseradish, and wasabi that are also useful to treat symptoms, but I have found the herbs I mentioned first to be the most effective to both prevent and treat symptoms. Remember, herbs DO work and are highly effective if you know how to use them and extract them correctly. So work in conjunction with a qualified herbalist to treat your seasonal allergies. 

You can also try my allergy herbal formula, this formula can not only help reduce the severity of symptoms but in some cases, I have seen people not have symptoms at all during allergy season if they start taking the formula early enough in the season. 

Remember, I'm always here to help if you have any questions regarding allergies email me at Toni@drToniCamacho.com. Also, click here if you like to listen to last week's radio show for FREE.

May you and your family be well
​Toni