person and can change if the need increases because the body is stressed, injured, or ill.)
Vitamin E – Take 400 IUs daily.
Zinc – Take 30 mg daily.
Herbs
Herbal medicines rarely have the significant side effects that their highly manufactured counterpart do, especially when used appropriately and at suggested doses. Occasionally, an herb at the prescribed dose causes stomach upset or headache. This may reflect the purity of the preparation or added ingredients, such as synthetic binders or fillers.
For this reason, it is recommended that only high-quality products be used. As with all medications, more is not better and overdosing can lead to serious illness and death.
Some of the herbs used to treat hay fever symptoms include:
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) – Used as an antihistamine and anti-inflammatory.
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) – Reduces congestion and secretions. It is good for