Spring is finally here, bringing sunshine, flowers and…hay fever!

In preparation for seasonal allergies, consider trying aromatherapy remedies for natural relief. Essential oils can provide antihistamine and anti-inflammatory benefits without harsh chemical side effects.

Create your own Aromatherapy Blend for tackling hay fever symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion.

Antihistamine Aromatherapy Blend

• 30 drops lavender
• 20 drops peppermint
• 15 drops lemon
• 10 drops chamomile
• 10 drops eucalyptus
• 5 drops geranium

Lavender, peppermint, lemon and chamomile support and calm your body’s natural immune response to histamine while eucalyptus and geranium help with a healthy inflammation response.

Add all these oils to a 10ml bottle, and give it a good shake. Add 10-15 drops of your blend to a diffuser or oil burner and breathe in deeply as needed for relief.

You can also add 6 drops of your blend to 10ml of carrier oil and apply topically (e.g. use to a roller ball and roll over your pulse points).

For congestion and to support cool and clear breathing, try our Breathe Ease blend (available in 10ml pure, 10ml roller ball and 100ml body and bath oil). I rely on this blend whenever I’m congested!