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NATURAL ALLERGY RELIEF

Spring’s beauty, while amazing to see, can be miserable for those suffering from seasonal allergies.  Luckily, nature has provided the antidotes to sneezing, coughing, sniffling, itching and stuffiness, too.  In addition to trying to avoid pollen and grass whenever practical, here are a few safe supplements that can help:

NETTLES – Stinging nettle (Urtica diocia) contains high quantities of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, flavonoids and chlorophyll.  They have been used for respiratory support dating back to the 16^th century!  It has been studied in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial and shown to be moderately to highly effective for treating seasonal discomfort.  The usual dose is 300 mg of the freeze-dried leaf twice daily.

  QUERCETIN – Quercetin is a bioflavonoid found in onions, red wine, grapes and other foods.  It can prevent histamines from spilling out of mast cells into the bloodstream (antihistamine action) and it can inhibit the release of leukotrienes, which can also cause allergic symptoms.  It is difficult for the body to absorb without help, but adding bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple, to the same formula enhances quercetin’s performance.  They both have anti-inflammatory action.  The typical amount to take is 200 – 400 mg three times a day.

  VITAMIN C – This vitamin, when combined with bioflavonoids, acts as a natural antihistamine.  It can reduce inflammation in the nasal and sinus passages to help with breathing.  It needs to be taken in large doses (1000 to 2000 mg daily) to be effective.

  OIL OF OREGANO – Oil of oregano is mainly used for coughs and upper respiratory relief. It has expectorant action and is anti-spasmodic.  It makes a good inhalant when added to steam and can be ingested.  Since it’s highly concentrated, take 1 to 4 drops mixed in water twice a day.

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Women’s Breast Health Tea

(from Rosemary Gladstar’s Family Herbal)

2 parts calendula flowers

2 parts red clover flowers

1 part cleavers

1 part lady’s mantle

Spearmint or peppermint leaves for flavor

Boil 1 quart of water for every ounce of herb mixture.  Put the herbs in a glass or ceramic container & pour the boiling water over them.  Let infuse, covered, over night.  Drink 3 – 4 cups daily to maintain breast health.

One year ago on April 26, 2003, my dream came true and we opened Apothecarian Herbals.  It’s been all I had hoped and more.  Thanks so much for helping me do what I know I was meant to do.  I’m so grateful to you all!!   

CALL FOR INFO ABOUT WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS BY DEBBIE MARKEL, CERTIFIED HERBALIST, CERTIFIED NATURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.  

USING NATURE’S GIFTS TO ENHANCE OUR OWN HEALING POWERS