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Seasonal allergies making you miserable? There are many time tested herbal treatments that may bring you some relief. Allergies are the result of a hypersensitive immune system. With every breath we take, we breathe in millions of microscopic particles such as dust, pollen, plant spores, viruses, bacteria and even pollutants in the form of chemicals in the air. Hay Fever, (Allergic rhinitis) is a common illness often caused by pollens from trees, grass or weeds.

Allergies/hay Fever remedies
Hayfever


Stinging Nettle remedy eases hay fever,
nose & sinus type allergies symptoms.

The phytochemical compounds and natural antihistamines in cinnamon, ginkgo, reshi mushrooms and stinging nettle ease allergies and reduce inflammation.2,3Ginkgo leaves contain ginkoglides, which inhibit platelet-activating factor, a chemical involved in asthma and allergies. The herb contains a dozen different anti-inflammatory chemicals and seven natural antihistamines. Reishi inhibits some of the chemical mediators of inflammation, including histamine. 3

To relieve watery and inflamed eyes, an herbal eyewash can be made from eyebright.1 To help with congestion and open breathing passages try drinking a hot cup of peppermint tea.

Herbs Used for Allergies/hay Fever

Chrysanthemum * Ephedra * Eucalyptus * Eyebright * Feverfew * Garlic * Ginkgo biloba * Nettle * Peppermint * Reishi *

Bupleurum For: Arthritis, allergies, eye care
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This herb seems to exert a tonic effect on the heart and the lungs, making it useful for improving respiration and circulation. Bupleurum stops the effects of allergies by blocking serotonin (also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT). It has also been reported to prevent bleeding from tiny capillaries within the eyes that can lead to macular degeneration. Bupleurum deactivates herpes simplex and measles viruses, and relieves pain of peptic ulcers. Bupleurum also increases the effectiveness of glucocorticoid drugs such as prednisone (Deltasone), used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Cinnamon For: Antiseptic, allergies
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The phytochemical compounds in cinnamon and cassia ease allergies, reduce pain, counteract bacteria and fungi (including candidas), and disinfect wounds.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Elder flowers For: Bronchitis
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Elder flowers also reduce bronchial and upper-respiratory catarrh and are used to treat hayfever.

Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Ephedra For: Allergies, hay fever and asthma
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Ephedra has been used effectively in both Chinese and American Indian traditional medicines to open airways in cases of allergies, hay fever and asthma. Herbalists use the whole herb, not the extracts ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are dangerous. The herb "acts promptly in relieving swellings of the mucous membrane. It has valuable antispasmodic properties, acts on the air passages and is of benefit in asthma and hay fever
Ephedra For: Asthma, Hay Fever
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A sympathetic nerve stimulant resembling adrenaline, its effect on the unstripped muscular fibers is remarkable. It acts promptly in relieving swellings of the mucous membrane. It has valuable antispasmodic properties, acts on the air passages and is of benefit in asthma and hay fever; it is also employed for rheumatism; a 5 to 10 per cent solution has mydriatic properties, prophylactically used for low blood pressure in influenza, pneumonia, etc

Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)

Eyebright For: Inflammation fighter/Sinus
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Use eyebright herb as an eyewash or poultice to relieve inflammation caused by colds, sinus infections and allergies
Garlic and onions For: Bronchitis, asthma, allergies
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Garlic and onions, these allium family members have long been used to treat bronchitis, allergies and asthma. The ingredients responsible include mustard oils and quercetin.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Ginkgo For: Asthma and allergies
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Ginkgo leaves contain ginkgolides, which inhibit platelet-activating factor, a chemical involved in asthma and allergies.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Ginkgo For: Allergies, asthma,natural antihistamine
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Allergies and asthma also improve with ginkgo. The herb contains a dozen different anti-inflammatory chemicals and seven natural antihistamines.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Peppermint For: Allergies, ease breathing
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Inhaling peppermint's volatile oils makes you feel as if you can breathe easier, even when airflow is not actually increasing. Drink a cup of mint tea, or use the essential oil in steam inhalation to ease the breath.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Reishi For: Allergies, histamine
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This medicinal mushroom boasts several healthful effects, including an ability to reduce allergies. Reishi inhibits some of the chemical mediators of inflammation, including histamine.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Rosemary For: Asthma and allergies
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This common culinary herb has been used traditionally to ease asthma. Rosemary's essential oils can block the airway constriction induced by histamine, the chemical culprit of both asthma and allergies.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Stinging nettle For: Hay fever/Sinus
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Stinging nettle contains natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatories (including quercetin), that open up constricted bronchial and nasal passages. Some herbal authorities assert that no other remedy eases hay fever, and nose & sinus type allergies symptoms so markedly.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Allergies/hay Fever Information

  • Asthma :
    There are many old fashioned home remedies that help asthmatics breathe easier. You need look no further than the kitchen...
Eucalyptus Echinacea Reishi Migraine Headaches Natural Dogs and Cats Eyebright herb Eleuthero ginseng Sinus Posion Ivy Colds St. John's Wort Allergy Remedies Gingko Stinging Nettle Ma huang Bites and Bugs

references

  1. Grieve, Maude A Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)
  2. Duke, James The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook .(December 15, 2000)
  3. Linda B.White, M.D.The Herbal Drugstore(2003)

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  1. Eucalyptus
    Eucalyptus globulus
  2. Peppermint
    Mentha piperita
  3. Nettle
    Urtica dioica
  4. Feverfew
    Tanacetum parthenium
  5. Garlic
    Allium sativum
  6. Ginkgo biloba
    Ginkgo biloba L.
  7. Eyebright
    Euphrasia, various species
  8. Ephedra
    Ephedra sinica
  9. Reishi
    Ganoderma lucidum
  10. Chrysanthemum
    Chrysanthemum morifolium,  C. sinense
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