Nasal irrigation is a simple home practice that many people use during the spring allergy season. Spring is the favorite season of the year for many people, but there are also many who dislike it, because this is when they start experiencing allergies. With the help of nasal irrigation, you can rinse out the pollen and dust that enter your nose and lead to itchiness and sneezing.
Here is how to make this herbal water and use it to cleanse the nasal cavity. It may help you feel more comfortable, but it does not replace allergy medication prescribed by your doctor.
Instructions
- Take one tablespoon of marshmallow root and put it in a glass of cool water.
- Mix the solution well.
- Leave it like that for three hours.
- Once the time has passed, strain the solution and use it to cleanse the nasal cavity.
Safety note: for any nasal rinse, use only distilled, sterile, or previously boiled and cooled water, never water straight from the tap, and prepare a fresh solution each time.
Tea for Allergy Season
Many people also drink this herbal tea during the spring allergy season.
Ingredients
- 15 grams of rose hip;
- 25 grams of nettle;
- 15 grams of mallow;
- 10 grams of elderberries;
- 10 grams of marigold;
- 10 grams of thyme.
Instructions
Take all these ingredients and mix them well. Put two tablespoons of this herbal mixture in a small pot filled with cold water. Place the pot on the heat and wait until it starts boiling. After that, remove it from the heat and leave it for about ten minutes. Next, strain the mixture, add a small amount of raw honey, and drink this beverage throughout the day.
Final note: before leaving your home, put a small amount of marigold oil (calendula) or virgin olive oil inside and under your nose. Many people do this to help keep allergens from entering the nose.
If you are pregnant, take medication, or are allergic to any of these plants, ask your doctor before using herbal preparations.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk to your doctor about any health concern.