5 herbs to HALT HAYFEVER

Remedy allergies with tips from our expert, Fusion Health naturopath ERIKA MORVAY

1 BAICAL SKULLCAP

ThisT plant, nt, which hails from highaltitude places s like Siberia andd Mongolia, is known tot have immune-regulatory properties. More specifically, it has anti-allergy and antiinflammatory benefits and is thought to suppress histamine release within the body when we come into contact with an allergen like pollen. It’s typically taken in tablet or liquid form.

2 GINGER

Ginger has as antihistamine,antih anti-allergy and antiinflammatory properties. It has great immune support properties, too. Drink it in a tea, take it as a tablet or add it to your morning juice.

3 BUPLEURUM URUM

This East t Asian herb boosts immunity as it relieves hayfever symptoms.s In traditional Chinese and Western herbal medicine, it cools the body anda calms upper respiratory congestion.c Its analgesic properties can relieve mild sinus pain. It’s usually prescribed as a tablet combined with other herbs.

4 LICORICE CE

Licorice supports the immune system. m. It helps soothe e inflamed mucous ous membranes and has great anti-inflammatory properties. It supports the adrenal glands, helping relieve fatigue associated with allergies. It’s formulated with other herbs in tablet or liquid form, or in licorice tea.

5 PINELLIA

This anti-allergen suppresses hayfever, dries mucus and reduces coughing. Take it in tablet or powder form.