9 Useful Herbal Remedies For Allergies

[toc]Allergies in simple terms can be described as the body’s immune system response to certain agents like pollen grains, dust, furs, foods etc., which are otherwise harmless. Allergies are a very common phenomenon and most people are affected by allergies at least once in their lifetime. People suffering from allergies often experience the signs and symptoms of pain, itchy skin, itchy nose, blocked nose, swellings, rashes, vomiting etc.

Allergies can affect people of all age groups and sex, however, children are more prone to allergies as their immune system is developing and weak. People with family history of asthma and allergies are more prone to suffer from allergic problems. Below mentioned are some very useful naturally found herbs which help in treating allergies.

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9 Herbal Remedies For Allergies

Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle is one of the oldest and most popular herbal remedy used for curing Allergies. Stinging Nettle is very rich in naturally found minerals and Vitamins like A, B, C and D, which are very effective in fighting against the allergy causing agents. Stinging Nettle is a natural source of antihistamines, which are very effective in reducing allergies. This herbal remedy is also very beneficial in reducing inflammation of the membranes caused due to allergies.

Stinging Nettle is especially very effective in fighting against the allergies which cause sinus infection. Stinging Nettle can be brewed into herbal tea and consumed for instant relief. It can also be taken in form of tonic, tincture, capsules or cooked properly and eaten. Stinging Nettle can also be applied externally to the inflamed area to ease pain.

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Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is yet another very beneficial herbal remedy for treating allergies and its related symptoms. Eucalyptus oil is very effective in clearing blocked nasal passages and encourages ease in breathing. It is especially very effective in cases of allergies which cause common cold and bronchitis. Eucalyptus is very useful in clearing congestion of the chest and lungs.

Eucalyptus has been used actively in making many herbal formulas and medicines for cold and congestion allergies. The oil of Eucalyptus can also be inhaled in form of steam to overcome allergies.

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Feverfew

Feverfew is one of the most effective herbal remedies available for curing allergies, headaches, migraines, asthma, sinus etc. One of the main components of Feverfew is parthenolide, which helps in reducing allergic reaction of the body, thereby providing relief from allergy symptoms. Feverfew is also very effective in reducing the inflammation of the body tissues and membranes caused due to allergies.

Feverfew leaves should not be consumed raw as it may cause ulcers. It can be consumed in form of dries herb powder, capsules, tinctures, tonics etc.

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Peppermint

Peppermint has been used since centuries to ease the allergies and its associated symptoms in the body. Pollen grains are the main culprits responsible for causing allergic reactions like congestion, bronchitis, blocked nasal passage etc. Consuming herbal peppermint tea helps in providing instant relief from these symptoms and also elevates headache associated with it.

Peppermint is an active ingredient of many anti-allergic herbal formulas and medicines available in the market. The essential oil of peppermint can also be rubbed externally on the nose, throat and chest area to ease congestion and provide relief.

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Eyebright

Eyebright also known by the name of Euphrasia, is a very effective herbal remedy for treating allergies pertaining to eyes, nasal passage, throat, ears etc. This herb is rich in astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, which helps in providing a soothing effect to the inflammation of the mucous membranes caused due to allergy causing agents. It is also very effective in reducing the inflammation pertaining to the eyelids, conjunctiva, blood vessels etc.

Eyebright can be used externally in form of poultice, herbal compress, skin washes etc. It can be consumed internally in form of tonics, tincture etc., to provide relief from various types of allergies and its associated symptoms.

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Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba is one of the most widely used herbal remedies for treating allergies. This herb is a rich source of naturally found anti-histamines, which help in providing relief from allergies and its related symptoms. Ginkgo biloba is also beneficial in reducing the inflammation of the membranes of the body caused due to allergy causing agents and provides relief.

Ginkgo biloba can be consumed in form of herbal tea for instant relief from aggravating allergies and its symptoms. It is also available in form of capsules, tonics etc. People suffering from asthma are also greatly benefited by the use of this herb.

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Garlic

Garlic has been used since the ancient times to treat all types of allergies and its related symptoms. Garlic contains chemicals, which helps in opening the blocked nasal passage and promotes easy breathing. Garlic helps in increasing the flow of blood in the body, thereby providing heat and encourages speedy removal of allergic agents from the body.

Garlic can be easily added to food and consumed to enhance flavor, promote digestion and provide relief from allergies. It can also be chewed raw or taken in form of garlic capsules.

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Solomon’s Seal

Solomon’s Seal is a herb used since ancient times by Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to treat various allergies, skin, lung and stomach problems in the body.

Solomon’s seal contains compounds which helps in reducing inflammation of the mucosal membranes of the body, thus providing relief from allergic reactions. This herb is also a very rich natural source of anti-histamines, which help in fighting against the various allergy symptoms in the body.

The rhizome of Solomon’s Seal is rich in medicinal properties and can be consumed in form of herbal tea, capsules, extracts etc.

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Bupleurum

Bupleurum has been used traditionally in Chinese medicine to cure allergies. This herb contains chemicals which help in reducing inflammation of the body tissues caused due to allergies and provides relief. This herb also helps in enhancing the overall immune system of the body, thus increasing the infection fighting capacity of the body.

The root of Bupleurum is used in combination with other herbs like ginseng, ginger, peony etc., to provide relief from allergies. It can also be consumed in form of capsules and herbal tea.