How to Make Allergy Tea: Herbal Treatment of Seasonal Allergies or Hay Fever

Many people suffer from allergies or hay fever. There are many herbs that effectively treat seasonal allergies. This recipe includes 4 of the best allergy fighting herbs: nettle, echinacea, red clover, and peppermint.

Instructions

• 1

  2 parts nettle
  2 parts peppermint
  1 part red clover
  1 part echinacea

  Combine the dried ground herbs above at the listed ratios. If the herbs are in whole leaf form, chop them first in a food processor or coffee grinder.

• 2

  Steep 1 1/2 teaspoons of the herbal tea in hot water for 15 minutes. Cover the tea while it is steeping to prevent the steam from removing the medicinal components.

• 3

  Drink the herbal tea 3 times daily for effective treatment of seasonal allergies.

• 4

  Herbal tea can be drunk immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

• 5

  Adding ground and dried berries to the tea gives it an interesting flavor and color. You can also add a bit of honey to improve the flavor.