Are You Ready for Pollen?
Spring is here and with it the wind and pollen in the air. Many suffer with the irritation of stuffy sinuses, runny nose, or itchy eyes. Get ahead of the problem by using this wonderful herbal formula. Ready for Pollencontains:
Stinging Nettle – very nutritious and safe, 1 cup of tea may contain 500mg of calcium! It is also high in magnesium, potassium, silica, and alkalizing chlorophyll. Nettle leaves act as a diuretic, kidney cleanser, and helps eliminate uric acid, relieving gout. Nettles are well-known for their allergy relieving antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties.
Eyebright – has a long history of use as an eyewash. It is astringent, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, expectorant, antimicrobial and demulcent. It will tighten tissues and soothe them. It dries up mucus and relieves irritation.
Goldenrod – has anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. It helps thin and drain mucus while toning the mucosal lining. Fabulous for seasonal allergies and sinus congestion, it works quickly to relieve thick mucus buildup. It also works as a diaphoretic to relieve fevers and as a diuretic kidney tonic.
Reishi mushroom – improves the immune system by challenging it. Mushrooms contain complex starches that your body perceives as a threat, so it sends out an immune response. The mushrooms are harmless, but give the immune system practice, improving its function and thus helping with allergies.
Astragalus – warming and nourishing. Astragalus strengthens the immune system and prevents infection. Considered an adaptogen, it also helps cardiovascular, liver, and kidney function.
Ginger – warming to the body, ginger is well-known for improving digestion and relieving nausea. It is a potent anti-inflammatory, particularly for tense muscles. Ginger has antimicrobial benefits and as a diaphoretic will help break a fever.