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Nettle & Chamomile Tea for Hay Fever

2-3 tbsp fresh nettles, or 1-2 tbsp dried 4 tsp fresh German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) or 2 tsp dried 1 tsp locally produced honey, to taste 1. Wash the fresh nettles well, then chop roughly with a large knife. Put the nettles, stalks and all, and chamomile into a teapot. Pour boiling water over and leave to steep for 5 minutes - this will also take the sting out of the nettles. 2. Strain into a tea cup and serve, adding 1 teaspoon of local honey, or to taste. This makes a pot equivalent to 3 cups. USE: Drink 3 cups a day while suffering from hay fever, for as long as you need it. STORAGE: Make fresh as you need it.

Nettles. Note the large dock leaves nearby, the antidote for nettle stings. Just roll and squeeze the leaf to release the soothing green juice.