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Allergy Recovery Blend
An herbal blend featuring aromatic leaves, warming roots, and citrus peel. The infusion is grassy, earthy, mildly spicy, and citrusy. Although marketed for seasonal allergy wellness, it is not a fast-acting antihistamine or a proven allergy treatment. These fast-acting antihistamine formula blend includes nettles, butterbur, turmeric, ginger, quercetin-rich herbs (Chamomile, or elderflower), and citrus peel.
Traditionally used for
Sneezing, Nasal congestion, Itchy eyes, Seasonal allergies
Potential benefits
Relieves allergy symptoms, itchy eyes, sinus inflammation, reduces histamine, clears sinuses, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, seasonal allergy wellness
Ingredients
Nettle leaf, turmeric root, ginger root, chamomile or elderflower, citrus peel. Butterbur
Origin
Europe, Asia, India, China
How it is traditionally prepared
1–2 tsp of a butterbur-free blend per 8 oz water, steep 5–10 minutes, 1–2 cups daily
Cautions and who should avoid it
Butterbur may cause serious liver injury if not properly processed; Butterbur must be PA-free; avoid with ragweed allergy; nettle may interact with blood pressure, blood sugar, and diuretic medications; turmeric and ginger may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants; citrus may interact with some medications
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