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Article: CONSUMER TEST; Natural hay fever remedies.
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- July 8, 2003
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Byline: TANIA ALEXANDER
ABOUT three million people in Britain are affected by hay fever each year caused by an allergy to pollen. Antihistamines can help, but some make you drowsy.
Here, TANIA ALEXANDER tests some of the natural remedies.
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CONTAINS extracts of Butterbur, a herbal remedy proved to be as effective as antihistamines without causing drowsiness. It controlled hay fever symptoms well, stopping them within 24 hours. Stockists: 01294 277344, www.bioforce.co.uk.
9/10
Weleda Mixed Pollen, [pounds sterling]4.50 for 125 tablets