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By Crystal Baldwin
Spring is finally here, but for many of us, the "pollen portal" has opened, bringing along the usual battle of itchy eyes and endless sneezing.
It’s frustrating when the beautiful weather feels off-limits because you're bogged down by congestion and poor sleep. But don't retreat indoors just yet!
If your standard prescriptions aren't doing the trick, it might be time to look toward nature. Plants offer some of the most effective, yet gentle relief for seasonal symptoms, and incorporating them into your routine is simpler than you might think.
Here are my top 3 go-to when battling allergies. If your allergies are bad, I might suggest you do all three:
In previous classes we tested these out and so many people reported incredible relief using these 3 plant medicines without the use of any other pills or nasal sprays!
Nettle is the ultimate "tough love" plant of the foraging world. It gets its name honest with little stinging hairs that inject a burning venom if you brush up against it.
But not to worry—as soon as you pour boiling water over it, the sting is gone! This simple blanching process transforms the formidable leaves into a nutritious, earthy green perfect for teas and soups.
If you aren't ready to brave the fresh harvest, dried nettle leaves are also easy to use and devoid of stinging activity, making them a pantry-safe way to enjoy the plant's many benefits.
Don’t let the name scare you! Stinging nettle is a powerhouse anti-inflammatory. It contains compounds that can naturally block histamine production. Sipping on nettle tea throughout the day can significantly reduce sneezing, itching and congestion as it is a drying herb.
Purchase dried Nettles HERE
Besides being the #1 allergy herb, nettles provides so much physical relief and it is a powerhouse of nutrition with an exceptionally high-protein level with dried leaves containing up to 25%–34% protein by dry weight.
When it comes to vitamin C Nettles are a massive source, with some sources claiming they contain seven times more than oranges and far exceeding spinach.
Not to mention nettles is loaded with minerals being exceptionally high in calcium, holding roughly 630mg per 100mg compared to roughly 126mg in the same amount of spinach and often holding 3–4 times more iron! This makes it a perfect herb for people who are depleted or recovering from an illness.
Nettles are so easy to use and incorporate into your life during allergy season. Of course cooking with it is a simple way to get it into your system. I throw it in soups, sauces, pestos and Sauté every chance I get.
For targeted allery treatment, make a large jar of strong nettle infusion and sip some everyday, throughout the day if your allergies are severe. See video HERE
Always start with about 1 ounce of infused tea for the first couple of days to see how you react to it, then increase to a cup each morning and during the day.
If you are warming your tea, please do it on the stove and not in the microwave to avoid destroying all of the wonderful benefits that nettles have to offer. Remember that nettle is a drying herb, if you find you are getting too dry, increase healthy fats like olive oil, coconut and avocados.
Urtication, the practice of whipping or rubbing the skin with fresh nettles which, creates a stinging sensation and a temporary rash or blisters is used today as a natural, topical counter-irritant to treat chronic joint and muscle pain, such as arthritis, sciatica, and rheumatism.
It works by stimulating blood flow and releasing histamine, which can decrease deep pain, improve mobility, and reduce inflammation, often used for knee, lower back or hands & wrists.
This really isn't as bad as it sounds or looks! HA. For most people it is a light "stinging" or burning sensation that starts to subside within minutes. The rash or blisters also go away fairly quickly.
It is best not to rub or scratch the area after you have stung yourself with nettles as it can make your symptoms increase or last longer by pushing the formic acid further into the skin. Just rinse with a little cool water and wait for the stinging to subside.
Using nettles as food is one of my MOST FAVORITE ways to use neetles. Adding it to soups, stews, sauces, pestos and more gives you the most amazing boost of nutrients while combatng many of the symptoms we have discussed here today.
One of my favorites is to make nettle pesto which is easy to do and you can freeze it to be able to ingest fresh nettles during the winter months. See my recipe HERE
Of course if you find some fresh nettles, you can always freeze the leaves to use later as the nutrients will still remain even if the leaves get soft.
Two of the best tinctures for helping with allergies are WG Kick Ass Allergy+Sinus Soother and Kick Ass Allergy. Both of these formulas work well for calming down the allergy response and bringing immediate relief without brain fog or stimulation.
The best part is you can use it as often as you need to for immediate relief, you don't have to wait for it to "kick-in" like many over-the-counters and you can get help in the moment.
Plus, there are no side affects like, drowsiness or brain fog and these are non-stimulating formulas so, no interuptions in sleep. So many reasons to LOVE these tinctures!
This fast-acting, non-drowsy formula specifically targets the "itchy" season, providing in-the-moment relief for itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and endless sniffles.
Utilizing a potent blend of ingredients like Nettles and Yerba Santa, it supports a healthy histamine response without the brain fog.
This carefully crafted formula supports a healthy immune and histamine response to seasonal stressors like pollen, mold, animal dander and more.
is designed for those moments when seasonal irritants transition from a minor nuisance to overwhelming head and chest congestion. While the standard formula targets common symptoms like itchy eyes and sneezing, this enhanced Sinus Soother version adds powerful "sinus-clearing heroes" like horseradish and yerba santa to provide deeper relief from stubborn facial pressure.
By promoting a balanced histamine response and encouraging natural mucus drainage, this non-drowsy herbal tincture helps you regain clarity and breathe easily again. Whether you are facing a new climate or peak pollen season, it’s an essential tool for maintaining healthy sinuses and a robust immune response.
Use your allergy formulas by ingesting 4-6 pumps straight in your mouth (or added to liquid).
These are not a pharmaceutical so PLEASE use them more often. You can take 4-6 pumps every five minutes up to 4 times an hour or a little more if needed for instant relief.
Start with 4 pumps and add more if needed until you find how many you need to get you allergy relief. Some need less, some need more.
They are great for in the moment relief or once your allergies are calmed down, take them 3 times a day for continued relief.
This is one of those instances when more is more!
Essential oils help calm allergies through three main mechanisms: reducing inflammation, acting as natural antihistamines, and opening clogged airways. By inhaling or topically applying these plant compounds, you can target common allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and sinus congestion.
Our Essential oil Allergy Blend contains essential oils that help work on all levels, clearing out the sinus pathway, calming the histamine response and cleaning the air around you. We have found when this blend is combined with the Wishgarden Tinctures and nettle tea, people get immense relief!
TO USE
Here are some super easy steps when using your allergy blend:
Using this blend with a nasal inhaler is a super easy way to continually treat your allergies, especially on the go. We sell two options; a 3-pack of disposable inhalers (last about 3 months each) or a reusable metal & glass inhaler.
You apply the EO blend to the cotton wick inside the inhaler, pop the cap on and stick it in your pocket or purse. Whenever you think of it, place it in each nostril, close off the opposite side and inhale deeply.
Doing this throughout the day continues to scrub your sinuses and sends a message to the brain to "calm down" helping alleviate the histamine response.
See video of how to use a inhaler HERE
You can also place the blend in an essential oil water diffuser and diffuse in your home to help clean the air or at night for nighttime relief while you sleep.
You can apply to the skin by adding a few drops to your daily lotion and applying to your face and around your nose.
Use a car vent diffuser to continue to clean the air and breath in the essential oils in your car as you drive around. Just apply your essential oil to the pad, pop it inside the vent diffuser and slide the diffusr between your car vent. Turn on the air and start treating your allergies! Another great way to keep applying a dose of essential oil easily, just by driving around!
Essential oils included are: Peppermint, Lemon, Black Spruce, Lime, and German Chamomile Essential Oils. Diffuse or use in an inhaler.
Comes in 5mL or 15mL bottle.
Also see our "Allergy Blend Kit" which includes 1 disposable inhaler and 1 reusable inhaler & a 5ml bottle of allergy blend. See video on how to use a nasal inhaler
Purchase a 3-pack of Blank Nasal Inhalers to keep in different locations (don't store in a hot car or essential oils will evaporate).
Purchase Reusable Metalic & Glass Inhaler HERE
We hope this post helps you with your allergy battle and opens up the world of natural, plant therapy to treat your allergies and get off of medications and over-the-counter allergy treatments. We find plants work so well and do not come with any side-affects (unless they are good ones).
To learn everything you every wanted to know and more about allergies, check out this previous blog post to learn all about natural ways to kick allergies to the curb HERE
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