1 Steep the tea for 5 minutes. Dunk the tea bags a few times in the water to fully hydrate, then leave submerged with the strings hanging over the side of the pot. After 5 minutes, remove the bags and discard.  Add the sugar to the tea.
Nettle tea can be used as an effective home remedy for seasonal allergies, as it has the anti-histamine properties. It controls the production of histamine in our body and makes it less effective, thereby reducing the intensity of seasonal allergies.
8 Natural Home Remedies For Hives. 1  Unless you have hives that are triggered by cold (which is rare), take a cool bath or apply a cold compress. Cold shrinks the blood vessels and blocks further release of histamine. To further relieve itching, add colloidal oatmeal to the bathwater and soak for 10 to 15 minutes.