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The Domestic Alchemist: Homemade Hayfever Mead

Lottie Storey April 25, 2016


Clear the sinuses with this natural hayfever repellent

MAKES 575ml
KEEPS more than a year 

INGREDIENTS
1 handful of elderflowers
1 handful of thyme, leaves and flowers
1 handful of eyebright, leaves and flowers
1 handful of plantain leaves
1 handful of chamomile flowers
1 handful of nettle tops
600ml mead

METHOD
1 Gather the herbs, if using fresh.
2 Remove from stems, then cut up or shred.
3 Mix the herbs together and make a tincture using the mead.
4 If already suffering from hayfever, take 1–2 tsp three times daily. To prevent onset, try 1⁄2-1 tsp. Children can take 10–20 drops three times daily.

Adapted from The Domestic Alchemist: 501 Herbal Recipes for Home, Health and Happiness by Pip Waller (Leaping Hare Press)

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Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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