Allergies can be treated with antihistamines prescribed by your doctor, but home remedies prepared with medicinal plants also help combat allergies.
Two good examples of medicinal plants that are recommended to treat allergies are Plantain and Elderberry. See how to use them below.
Home remedy for allergies with Plantain
A great home remedy for respiratory allergies is to drink plantain tea daily, with its scientific name Plantago major L.
Ingredients
- 500 ml of boiling water
- 15 g of plantain leaves
Preparation mode
Boil the water and then add the herb. Cover, let it cool, strain and drink afterwards. It is recommended to drink 2 cups of this tea per day.
Plantain has expectorant properties that help remove secretions typical of respiratory allergies, such as rhinitis and sinusitis, for example.
In the case of skin allergies, the poultice should be applied with crushed plantain leaves and left to act for 10 minutes. Then throw them away and apply new crumpled sheets. Repeat the operation 3 to 4 times a day. Plantain also has properties that reduce skin irritation and, therefore, can be used after prolonged sun exposure and burns, for example.
Home remedy for allergies with Elderberry
A great homemade solution to combat allergies is elderberry tea. Elderberry acts on the adrenal gland and facilitates the body’s response, combating the allergic reaction.
Ingredients
1 spoon of dried elderflowers
1 cup boiling water
Preparation mode
Add the elderflowers to the cup of boiling water, cover and let it cool. Strain and drink afterwards.
Elderflower can be found in health food stores or in the natural products section of hypermarkets. For this tea, it is recommended to use dried elderflower flowers, as the fresh leaves have toxic properties that are harmful to health.
