Spring is quickly approaching. For allergy sufferers, that really isn’t good news. Sure, the flower buds and spring cherry blossoms are beautiful to see. But along with the beauties of spring comes the runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion. All of these are those annoying symptoms of hay fever also known as allergic rhinitis that are making you miserable.



There are steps you can take to lessen your allergy reactions. For instance, you should be sure to conduct a thorough spring cleaning for your home. Allergens can build-up on shelves, in heating vents and around your windows.

Spring allergy symptoms' relief can be found in a simple cup of herbal tea. Perhaps one of the following teas can offer you the relief you will certainly need.

Green Tea
A recent study conducted by Hirofumi Tachibana, an associate professor of chemistry at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, discovered that effective anti-allergenic agents can be found in green tea.

Drinking the popular green tea brew may provide relief to allergy sufferers. In the laboratory tests of Tachibana, a compound in green tea was found to block a key cell receptor that causes a person’s allergic response.

Over the years, people have fought the sneezing, watery eyes and coughing of both cold and allergies by drinking tea. Tachibaba's new study seems to add to the scientific evidence that drinking tea may work in providing relief to allergy sufferers. This is especially true of green tea.

If drinking green tea does, indeed, work, it just may prove to be effective against a wide range of allergens such as dust, pollen, pet dander and some chemicals. Tachibana suggests that further studies be conducted.

Stinging Nettle
Stinging Nettle is an herb that has been found to provide allergy relief. It has been found to especially help with the relief of hay fever.

Stinging nettle is a plant that grows naturally in both Europe and the United States. Although the needles of this plant can cause severe skin irritations, it also has healing properties.

In order to use the stinging nettle for its healing properties, you can purchase the plant's dried leaves and brew them into tea. You should be careful to start with a small dose and only add to the dose after checking with your practitioner.

Stinging nettle is most effective in relieving itchy eyes and sneezing caused by allergies.

Stinging nettle is not recommended for use by children. For adults, stinging nettle results have been very good.

Gingko Tea
Gingko tea is a mild and nice tasting tea that can provide relief of congestion caused by spring allergies. A chemical involved in allergies is inhibited by the natural antihistamines and ginkgolides in the gingko tea.

The crescent-shaped leaves of the ginkgo tree have delighted people for centuries. The gingko tree was native to China at one time but are now native all over Asia. The iconic leaves of this tree are used to create a remarkable blend of herbal tea. The tea is sold in bag form much like the teas of today. You can add a little honey, ginger or lemon to the tea to suit your own, individual taste.

Echinacea Tea
Echinacea tea can help many people who suffer from spring allergies. The use of this tea for relief of allergies is considered a homeopathic remedy. This is because taking a little of the allergen can boost your body's ability to withstand reacting to the allergen. Echinacea tea may cause an allergic reaction for some people sensitive to it.

Echinacea tea was introduced into the traditions of Western herbs in the late 1800s after being used by Native American tribes for hundreds of years. Its taste is mildly minty with a citrus twist.

Magnolia Flower
An effective herb for allergies and sinus conditions caused by the allergies is the Magnolia flower herb. This herb can bring relief of sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes and itchiness. The magnolia herb can be taken in tea.

Seasonal allergy sufferers are forced to fight a constant battle for relief. Over the counter medications only cause a person to be groggy and sleepy and to feel totally miserable. However, you can certainly benefit from some alternative treatments such as teas. There are many types of teas on the market today for you to experiment with. With spring on its way, now is the time to stock up on teas for your enjoyment and relief.

A thorough cleaning of your home including a couch cleaning can help to prevent your allergies from causing you to sneeze, your eyes to water and nasal congestion therefore try herbal teas to ease up the blockage.