Home Remedies for Hay Fever

1. Local Honey

Honey can effectively treat hay fever due to the presence of bee pollen. It can also desensitize your body’s immune system to other pollens. Plus, it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that give relief from various symptoms of hay fever. For best results, use locally harvested honey for protection against pollens in your area.

• Consume one or more teaspoons of raw, unprocessed local honey three or four times a day to help relieve symptoms. In fact, eating raw local honey daily before hay fever season can even prevent the condition.
• You can also mix one tablespoon of honey and three or four drops of fresh lemon juice in a glass of warm water and drink it immediately. Do this twice daily to help strengthen your immune system and fight off symptoms quickly.

2. Ginger

Ginger is another effective home remedy for hay fever. It can strengthen the immune system and also act as a natural antihistamine. Its powerful natural anti-inflammatory property helps reduce nasal swelling and other symptoms.

• Chew small pieces of fresh ginger root sprinkled with salt several times a day to get relief from a runny nose, cough and even headache.
• You can also drink two to three cups of ginger tea daily for faster recovery. To make the tea, add one tablespoon of grated ginger to one cup of water and boil it for five minutes. Strain and add a little honey and lemon juice. Drink the tea warm.