Seasonal Hayfever Tea with Local Honey

Taking local raw honey in advance of and throughout the Spring or Summer helps your body's immune defense mechanisms to recognise and deal with pollens. This is particularly effective in treating children with mild to moderate allergy. London Farmers' Markets sell local honey.

In the UK, reactions to tree pollens occur mainly between March and May, wihle reactions to grass pollens begin in May and can continue until September. (Skin prick allergy testing on the NHS can help diagnose the most common types of pollens as well as allergies to inhaled dust or other common pollutants).

• 1 part Peppermint leaves (botanic name: Mentha species)
• 1 part Liquorice root (botanic name: Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Simmer 2 tablespoons of the above herbs per 1 pint of water for 5 minutes. Strain and pour into a bottle or thermos flask. Drink 2-4 cups per day.

Should symptoms persist, please let the Family Medical Herbalist review your current medical treatment and formulate a seasonal plan to support you individually. For more information, please e-mail: elena@familymedicalherbalist.com