It's that time of year again - hayfever!

Can Aromatherapy be beneficial in dealing with hayfever & allergies?
M Etherington

Historically the advice has been that during the non-hayfever period “grassy” and/or floral oils should be used in the bath to increase tolerance. Geranium and Lavender are good choices. During attacks use Chamomile in the bath regularly, as many believe that it acts to calm the reaction in a similar way to anti-histamine.

We found the following information at iVillage:-

Hay fever is the most common form of allergy, affecting up to 25 per cent of the population. Airborne allergies make summer a misery for at least 15 million people in the UK and are increasing at a rate of five per cent each year 'Allergic rhinitis', as it is also known, is now classified as a 'major chronic respiratory disease'. Its increase is hotly debated, but air pollution, especially the minute hydrocarbon particles from diesel engine exhausts, is thought to be a prime cause. Global warming, which means that summer starts earlier and may end later, may be another factor.