Herbal remedies allergies and asthma Treatment

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Annies Aromatherapy	Medicinal Herbs	Herbal Remedies	Health Conditions

Using Herbs For:	Natural Allergy Treatment	Herbal Remedies
: Allergies/hay Fever : : Asthma : : Sinusitis : : Congestion/Chest & Sinus :

Natural Allergy Treatments

Seasonal allergies making you miserable? Allergies occur when your immune system over-reacts to substances such as pollen, pet dander, mold, dust mites, foods (e.g., wheat, peanut, milk), latex, and drugs. Asthma, Hay fever, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis or atopic rhinitis are all related to allergies. There are many time tested herbal treatments that may bring you some relief.

Using Herbs for :Asthma and caffeine
Coffee	The caffeine in coffee and tea is a chemical cousin to the asthma drug theophylline, drinking coffee and caffeinated teas can help calm an asthma attack. ²

Using Herbs for :Allergies, hay fever and asthma
Ephedra	Ephedra herb is used in the traditional medicine of China, and the Southwestern Native Indians to open airways and relieve swelling in cases of allergy, asthma and other respiratory disorders. The whole herb is used in teas and extracts. ⁰

Using Herbs for :Asthma, Hay Fever
Ephedra	Ephedra really got a bad rap when extracts were overused for weight loss. The whole herb has been used to open air passages in cases of asthma and hay fever. It acts to relieve swelling of the mucous membranes, and has antispasmodic properties. Use whole herb ephedra in teas, and avoid it in supplements. ⁶

Using Herbs for :Inflammation fighter/Sinus
Eyebright	Eyebright is a treasured remedy from the past that remains popular with todays herbalists. Eyebright tea is used as an eyewash and in compresses to relive swollen, watery, itchy eyes. ⁰

Using Herbs for :Asthma and allergies
Ginkgo	One of the unique components of ginkgo biloba are the ginkgolides, which are atively involved in inhibiting factors causing asthma and allergies. ²

Using Herbs for :Allergies, histamine
Reishi	Reishi mushrooms are noted for their medicinal and healthy properties which include the apparent ability to reduce allergy symptoms and act to reduce inflammation caused by histamine. ²

Allergy Health Information

Allergies/hay Fever : Both Chinese and American Indian traditional medicines open airways in cases of allergies, hay fever and asthma.
Asthma : There are many old fashioned home remedies that help asthmatics breathe easier. You need look no further than the kitchen...
Sinusitis : Simple herbal home remedies and alternative treatments for sinus infections and colds
Congestion/Chest & Sinus : Herbs with expectorant properties help the body clear mucus from the airways and help you breathe easier. Drinking soothing herbal teas can provide natural relief from sinus and chest congestion.

Allergy References

Duke, James The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook .(December 15, 2000)
Linda B. White, M.D., Steven Foster. Herbal Drugstore (2003)
Robert B Tisserand, The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)
Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)
Steven Foster and Yue chongxi, Herbal Emissaries (1992)
Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vols 1, II (1931)
Richo Cech, Making Plant Medicine (2000)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)
Adele Dawson, Herbs: Partners in Life (2000)
Penelope Ody, Home Herbal (1995)

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