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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.
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The active chemical components of ephedra, or ma huang, the alkaloids ephedrine and pseudo ephedrine, are found in over the counter allergy and cold medications as over-the-counter decongestants. |
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Benzoin |
Styrax benzoin |
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Benzoin is an expectorant, and warms and tones the heart, increasing circulation. ...
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Butterbur |
Petasites vulgaris |
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Butterbur is thought to work by reducing spasms in muscle tissues, including blood vessels. However, there are concerns about possible liver damage ...
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Codonopsis Root |
Codonopsis pilosula |
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Codonopsis is a relatively inexpensive herb that is often substituted for Panax ginseng in herbal tonics. It is believed to have an action similar to ...
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Coffee |
Coffea arabica |
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Coffee is probably the most popular drug in the world, Americans consume the equivalent of 500 cups per person ...
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Coleus Forskohlii |
Plectranthus barbatus |
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Traditional Ayurevedic medicinal plant used to treat high blood pressure, help in losing weight, improving digestion and nutrient absorption, fighting ...
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Colt's Foot |
Tussilago farfara |
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Since the days of ancient Greece and Rome, coltsfoot has been used to relieve asthma, coughs and bronchial congestion. ...
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Elecampane |
Inula helenium |
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Elecampane has been used since the days of ancient Greece and Rome and was included in the U.S. Pharmacopeia as a remedy for ...
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Ephedra |
Ephedra sinica |
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Ma Huang has a 5,000 year history of use in Chinese medicine as an asthma treatment. The whole herb, which can still be purchased legally, is used to ...
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Garlic |
Allium sativum |
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Garlic can and should be used liberally in food, either powdered or freshly chopped. Using fresh garlic in your cooking also helps you cut down on the ...
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Ginkgo biloba |
Ginkgo biloba L. |
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Today gingko is one of the most commonly prescribed herbs and is a great example of a tonic herb - one that balances ...
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Lobelia |
Lobelia inflata |
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The plant was known to the Penobscot Indians and was widely used in New England long before the time of Samuel Thomson, who ...
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Nettle |
Urtica dioica |
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The stinging comes from the presence on the bristles of histamine. Nettles are a potent herb with a long history of use. ...
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Rehmannia |
Rehmannia glutinosa |
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Rehmannia is a very commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Know as or Di-huang, (earth yellow), prepared rehmannia is used for loss of bl ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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Seasonal Allergies
Allergy Home remedies
