“The spirit of the tea beverage is one of peace, comfort, and refinement.”Arthur Gray
I realized this morning I really needed to make a batch of herbal allergy tea as we have been drinking it almost daily due to those pesky seasonal allergies we get. So thought I would share what herbs I use in my own personal blend, along with the properties and benefits of the herbs.
2 TBS Chamomile – has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce the symptoms of hay fever. This herb also a natural antihistamine.
1 1/2 TBS Elderflower – helps circulation, eases sinusitis and supports the lymphatic system.
1 1/4 TBS Ginger – releases congestion and increases circulation.
1 TBS Ginkgo Leaf – helps reduce asthma symptoms and inflammation to help with breathing.
2 TBS Licorice Root – soothes the respiratory system, relieves irritation and expels sticky mucus Sage- reduces inflammation and congestion.
3TBS Nettles – reduces inflammation and treats hay fever.
2 TBS Peppermint – relieves headaches, relieve clogged sinuses, reduces cramps and aids in sleep.
1/4 TBS Sage – drying action for respiratory mucus, reduces inflammation and congestion.
1 TBs Yarrow – treats sinusitis and dust allergies.
Add all herbs in a glass bowl and mix well. Please note this recipe almost fills a pint jar. Pour into a container that can be sealed tight, such as a mason jar, and store in a cool dry place.
☕️Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of the allergy blend per 8 oz of hot boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes, add honey to taste.
For us personally we have found drinking this blend of herbs truly helps us with seasonal allergies, as well as adding local honey for taste. I also use slippery elm in my blend but didn’t realize I didn’t have any, it’s definitely time to place an order with Mountain Rose Herbs. If you are not into blending your own herbal tea, I can also recommend the Organic Allergy Relief Tea from the Full Leaf Tea Co as well.
I hope you enjoyed this post today 🌿
P.S. I also added a half tablespoon of powdered eyebright too.
Eyebright’s name refers to its classic use for inflamed eyes, recorded in Europe as far back as the Middle Ages. It reduces excessive fluid secretions in hay fever, sinusitis, colds, earaches, and coughs. Known active components in Eyebright include histamine-inhibiting flavonoids like quercetin and luteolin, terpene-based iridoids such as aucubin—all with proven anti-inflammatory actions—and astringent tannins. It has antimicrobial activity, in addition, that can prevent or treat the infections that sometimes thrive where fluid and mucus gathers.
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Wow, I admire your ability to mix an herbal allergy tea. I think you study herbs and their properties. I suppose once you acquire some basic knowledge and supplies, one can mix teas together with some thought and a recipe.
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Thank you so much Jane. Yes I do study herbs and their properties. It’s amazing what they can provide and give to us. I love learning about them and how to mix them to aid in healing and health.
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Thank you! Thank you! We have been dealing with very high pollen levels here in SW Florida. Hubby has really been suffering!
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You’re welcome and I hope your hubby feels better soon… allergies are the worst.
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Thanks for the tip on the tea to buy — my daughter has been struggling with bad allergies this year (thanks, global warming, for making everything bloom early!), so we might try it!
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You are welcome Sarah and I hope it helps. I think our allergy season is going to be early and bad this year.
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my sister has had some terrible allergies and so far I have not….I’m waiting for the shoe to drop, lol. The tea sounds so good!
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Oh goodness, sorry about your sister. Allergies are the worst but hubby and I have started to be more proactive about starting our tea drinking early and it has helped quite a bit. Fingers crossed you will not have any issues.
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Tina, thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Allergy season is coming upon us here, too, so, thanks to you, I am reminded that we need to start drinking some allergy related teas. I normally use Traditional Medicinal teas for such things, but I did check out the website that you linked. Thanks so much!
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Hi Dianna, you are so very welcome. I have used Traditional Medicinal teas too and they have such a nice variety to choose from. I like loose tea and really like the blends from The Full Leaf.
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Oh, I am so tempted to try this tea blend because allergies are rampart here! They really stress my immune system! My problem is I don’t like tea as a hot drink. I wonder if this blend would work as a cold drink-what do you think?!
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Hi Cindy, I think it would just as well as ice tea. You are still getting the benefits of the herbs both ways.
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My allergies thank you for this recipe!
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You are so very welcome Stefanie and hope it helps you like it has us😀
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Wow fascinating how herbs can treat so many things that ail us! Thank you so much for sharing that!
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You’re welcome Josie and herbs are truly fascinating.
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