Chrysanthemum Flowers (Xin Yi Hua)-high in vitamin A, C and B2. Great springtime tea with lemon and honey. Good for itchy, dry, red or burning eyes, they are very good for all allergy symptoms.
Bee Pollen- This is a rich source of protein and vitamin B12 and it is considered one of nature's most nourishing foods and contains nearly all of the nutrients required by humans! Half of the protein is in the form of free amino acids that are highly absorbable by the body and ready to use. Pollen is considered a nutritive and energy tonic according to Chinese Medicine. Pollen and raw unprocessed local honey are great remedies for many cases of hay fever and allergies. Think of this as a little hair from the dog that bit you! The bees eat from the flowers to make their honey, and so in small doses this honey can heal you from the ailments that the flower pollen causes!
Mint (Bo He)- great for releasing wind and liver stagnation. Also good for opening the sinuses and relieving stress.
Onions and Garlic- Pungent and opening to the sinuses and pores. Also has anti-biotic properties and can aid in the healing of infection.
Nettles- abundant this time of year and powerful in healing and strengthening the immune system.
Quercitin- much research has been done on this supplement and it gets great results for inflammation and the uncomfortable nasal symptoms that allergies cause.
Fortunately, I am not an allergy sufferer, so I cannot attest to these remedies first hand. However, they have worked for many of the patients that I have worked with and are from very reliable sources! Good luck and happy spring...
