10 Simple Home Remedies for Allergies

Aromatic plant oils can stimulate the nervous, circulatory, and hormonal systems to unlock the body’s own wellness-enhancing activities. Using a home vaporizer or a carrier oil for direct application to skin, eucalyptus, peppermint, and tea tree oils are top choices for relieving congested and inflamed mucus membranes, coughs, and sinusitis. One study also found that inhaling a blend of sandalwood, geranium, and ravensara oils twice per day reduced allergic rhinitis symptoms.