Stinging nettle leaf

Here are three basic alternative remedies that are commonly available for airborne allergic reactions:

Stinging nettle leaf is a natural anti-histamine. It's a weed that grows wild, but should be handled with gloves since the leaf hairs cause stinging. Fortunately, stinging nettles are widely available with the freeze dried, chopped, hairless leaves in capsules.

Tinctures are also available. Apparently, a good dose to get relief is 300 mg. But since it's not a pharmaceutical drug, more can be taken without the drowsiness and dry mouth associated with pharmaceutical antihistamines.

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