The beginning of each new season brings hope and anticipation of weekend getaways and family adventures; however for many individuals their plans are often spoiled by seasonal allergies. Sneezing runny noses watery eyes sore throats congestion and the overarching feeling of being sick interrupt life and threaten to spoil good times.  Much of the population suffers from these wearying symptoms as evidenced by the increasingly frequent television advertisements claiming to provide relief through the next generation of successful allergy medications.  Unfortunately the undesirable side effects of these same medications such as the dreaded drowsiness and dried out mucous membranes zap our energy and dampen our ability to make seasonal memories with loved ones. Perhaps we have forgotten how centuries ago before modern antihistamines and decongestants were produced relief from seasonal allergies was found in many herbs containing natural antihistamine properties.