chamomile, sage
- Drinking 3-4 cups of chamomile tea (for children: 1-2 cups) daily during hay fever season alleviates allergic attacks.
- Besides, inhaling the the warm vapors of chamomile tea by covering the head with a heavy bath towel and holding the face above a pan with freshly brewed chamomile tea for about 15 minutes will give relief.
- Allergic itching might be relieved and cured by bathing the affected area in a solution of sage. Steep a handful of freshly cut and slightly crushed sage leaves in 1 pint of water for an hour, strain. The bath the affected parts. While still wet, sprinkle whole wheat flour (not white) over the entire area. Relief is said to come within 10 minutes.
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