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Hay fever
Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a good remedy herbal nettle (Urtica dioica), which contains a substance (quercetin) that functions as a natural antihistamine. Freeze-dried leaf capsules are available, take 500mg two or three times a day or half teaspoon nettle extract four times a day.
Ginkgo biloba has become famous for its memory boosting properties, but is an effective allergy fighter too. Take 60-240mg a day, but no more. Ginkgo contains ginkgolides, which can inhibit the activity of certain allergy-triggering chemicals (PAF). You can take the long term.
Quercetin Quercetin is a plant pigments and antioxidants can inhibit histamine release. Foods naturally rich in quercetin include citrus fruits, purple or yellow onion, garlic, buckwheat. Concentrate quercetin is also available in capsules: take 500mg twice a day between meals. It works best when you start a month before the start of allergy season. Pursue throughout the season. (If not already taking nettle or garlic because they contain quercetin.) Read the rest of this entry »
Natural Treatment for Asthma
In this article about whether ginkgo biloba is a natural asthma treatment, you will discover:
* The facts about ginkgo biloba
* Why ginkgo biloba is considered a natural asthma treatment
* How much of ginkgo biloba is necessary to take to reduce your asthma symptoms
Facts About Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba (also known as the maidenhair tree) grows in Asia, southern Europe and southern and eastern United States.
Ginkgo biloba is believed to be the most contagion plant life on the planet, some trees have been known to live as long as 1000 years.
Ginkgo biloba has been used in Chinese medicine during the last 5000 years.
Ginkgo biloba is fan-shaped leaves that are used for their medicinal qualities. Read the rest of this entry »