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How to Get Rid of Allergic Rhinitis in Ayurveda?

Introduction

Allergic rhinitis means you get allergic symptoms in your nasal passage. Allergic rhinitis is of 2 types, it can occur in a particular season called seasonal and can also happen the whole year, you sometimes get cured, but it returns soon after, it is called perennial. In such allergies a person can’t breathe normally. The allergies that occur in a season are caused by the pollens, which come from grasses, trees and weeds, also from fungi and moulds. The perennial allergy is caused by house insects, cockroaches, fungi, moulds and animal dander or it is caused by your genetics. Treatment for perennial allergy is a little difficult.

These allergies occur when allergens (allergy causing substances) get in touch with your nose, ears and throat. When these come in contact with your nose, these stimulate the cells and persuades them to release the chemical called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergy.

What are the Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis

Nasal blockade
Sneezing
Itchy eyes, nose or throat
Runny nose
Puffy eyes or ‘allergic shiners’
Post nasal drip
Tears

These symptoms may occur during a particular season or for the whole year long. It doesn’t concern on how old you are. You can become more prone to allergies, if your family has an allergic history. There are certain factors that make you more prone like:

What are the causes of Allergic Rhinitis?

Air pollution
Cigarette smoke
Chemicals
Colognes
Cold temperatures
Fumes
Hairspray
Humidity
Wind
Perfumes
Wood smoke

What is The Ayurvedic concept of allergic rhinitis?

According to Ayurveda allergic rhinitis is due to an imbalance between Vata and Kapha doshas. The idea of Ama, Asatmya and virudh aahara (wrong foods) also cause the allergic conditions. Ama is the product of weak digestion and impaired metabolism. It leaves its impression on rasa and Rakta dhatu leading to a clear display of pratisaya. Wrong food combinations give a lift to allergies, which happen like having fish with milk, milk with fruit juice, honey with clarified butter, lemon with milk and having ice cream after meals.
Ayurveda believes in that the 3 doshas of the body, Vata, Pitta and Kapha should be perfectly balanced and treats the allergies like a disease. It cleans the sinuses, flushes out the phlegm, throws out the dosha that is disturbed after detoxification is done in the whole body. To permanently settle this issue, some dietary alterations and life style changes are mandatory. It also makes the immune system stronger. panch-karma is an effective way of curing allergic rhinitis.

Nutritional Tips:

Better eat light foods and drink lukewarm water. Kapha nashaka foods like saindhav salt, less spicy food, legumes, soups etc.
Avoid eating the heavy foods, processed foods, too hot or too cold foods, non-vegetarian foods, junk foods, lower the intake of sweets, yogurt, banana, deserts, cakes, yellow grams and ice-creams.
Totally say no to alcoholic drinks and cold beverages.

How to treat allergic rhinitis in Ayurveda?

If the allergic symptoms are acute and in deep rooted conditions, Vamana Panchkarma treatment becomes inevitable, after that it is followed by Virechana healing. This healing helps to relieve Ama and balance the Tridosha.
If the allergy victim has normal digestion, Nasya treatment (nasal drop therapy) is done with some herbal oils like Indian Valerian (Valeriana wallichi), ginger oil, Licorice ,Glycyrrhiza Glabra and Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba) Juice
When the Panchkarma treatments are over, certain remedies are given to the patient to enhance his/her respiratory immunity and strengthen upper respiratory canals.
The seasonal allergy is acquired during your course of life. Plenty of seasonal reactions or sensitivities that the person starts feeling the sensations during any age, can be the triggering factor behind such type of allergies. Such types are very easily dealt and cured.
Both type of allergies are treated differently. In the perennial allergy that happens from the birth, the correct identification to what caused this allergy is necessary. If the allergy happens to be by a food than it becomes very easy to avoid that particular food and control the allergy. But if the allergy is not due to a single food or item, it might create asthma later, then it is a serious matter. Such allergy needs a professional help and has to be healed in a holistic way. Ayurveda has remedies that can cure such allergies.
In Ayurveda, throwing Ama out of the body is the main process to cure allergies, as it weakens the immune system and it fails to adapt seasonal changes. Thus a weak immune system can invite many other infections to cause multiple diseases.

You can seek the help of an Ayurvedic doctor for rhinitis allergy treatment. We provide Allergy Care Pack that consists of 4 herbs that are effective in treating all kinds of allergies.

Which are Best Herbal Remedies offered by Planet Ayurveda?

Aller-G Care:

It contains a poly-herbal formula that is effective for all kind of allergies, including pollen allergy. It contains the herbs Haridra, neem, shirish and ashwagandha, which together help remove all kinds of allergies.

Tulsi Capsules:

Tulsi plant has a holistic approach with the Hindus. It is given as a remedy to rectify many diseases. It is best for sore throat, cough, cold and viral flu. It can be given to the persons having asthma. It also helps in controlling diabetes and can reduce the symptoms of cancer.

Praanrakshak Churna:

It also takes care of various allergies, especially in rhinitis, sneezing, It contains the herbs known as vassa, shirish, anantmool, dalchini, mulethi, kantkari and bharangi.

Curcumin Capsules:

All types of allergies are cured by this effective remedy. It can also cure your digestive troubles, keep a check on cancer and sooth your arthritis problems.

All these 4 packs are prepared only after scrutinizing all the ingredients that are used to prepare it, in a modern lab. Every ingredient is tested and only those are accepted that come from organic trees, plants and herbs. These are proving to be very effective on a number of patients. A renowned Ayurvedic doctor keeps his/her watchful eyes on the whole process and these products are sent abroad to many countries. All are authentically herbal and vegetarian with no side effects.

Ayurveda regulates a well-planned execution detox schedule that happens at the end of every season. It helps in flushing out all the toxins that have accumulated in the previous season and are causing all these allergies and if we ignore them, these turn into severe diseases. Ayurveda just vitalize and rejuvenates your immune system so that no infection ambushes your body and you enjoy the life in a healthier way.

Top 4 Natural Remedies for Allergy Relief

Abstract

Allergy is a common problem that occurs when the immune system of our body reacts to any foreign substance. Otherwise, these foreign substances do not cause any harm to the body, if the immune system is healthy enough. Planet Ayurveda offers 4 effective herbal remedies for allergy.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms depend on the site and the type of foreign substance.

The foreign substances that cause allergy are known as allergens. The reaction due to these allergens may be mild to severe. Allergy may sometimes, cause life threatening reaction also. So it must be treated well.

Here we are discussing several different types of allergies

Different types of allergies and their symptoms

Allergic Rhinitis

Hay fever is another name of this type of allergy. The common symptoms of this allergy may include-Sneezing, Running nose, as well as itching on the nose, eyes and in the mouth as well. Redness and swelling in the eyes may also appear and the condition is known as conjunctivitis.

Food allergy:

Food allergy occurs due to food and the symptoms are swelling in the lips, tongue and throat as well. Hives, anaphylaxis and hives are other main symptoms of this allergy.

Insect sting allergy

Allergy may also occur due to the insect sting. Swelling on the sting area may occur. Itching may occur all over the body. Hives, Cough and chest tightness may also occur.

Drug allergy

Allergy that occurs due to some medications and drugs is known as drug allergy. Swelling, itching, shortness of breath are some of the primary symptoms of this type of allergy. Rashes may also occur.

Atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a type of skin allergy. The condition is often known as eczema. Itching and redness over the body are the main symptoms.

Causes

There are several causes of allergy. When our immune system is weak, then a person exposed to allergen may easily get allergy.

There are some common allergy triggers that are listed below

Pollen, dust mites and animal dander are some of the common airborne allergens that trigger allergy.
Foods such as wheat, soy, fish, eggs and peanuts may cause allergy in some.
Some medicines such as penicillin or other antibiotics are also responsible for the allergy.
Insect stings are also one of the cause of this problem.

Risk factors of Allergy

Here are some risk factors that may pose a person at high risk of allergy

Family history- A person having a family history of any kind of allergy is at higher risk of developing any allergy problem.

Age- Children as compared to adults are at higher risk of allergy.

Asthma- asthma affected person is also at higher risk of getting any kind of allergy.

When to call a doctor?

If you experience any above mentioned allergy related symptoms, then it is the time to call your doctor. If you experience any allergy to medications, then call your doctor who prescribed it.

Planet Ayurveda’s Herbal treatment for Allergy

Aller-G Care
Praanrakshak Churna
Tulsi Capsules
Curcumin Capsules

Planet Ayurveda offers 4 effective herbal remedies for allergy.

These are well described below

1. Aller G care

Aller g care capsules of Planet Ayurveda are made using a special combination of some wonderful herbs. These herbs include Curcuma longa (Haridra), Azadirachta indica (Neem), Albezzia lebbock (Shirish) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).

Allergy occurs due to lack of good immunity and the herb Curcuma longa helps to boost the immunity and hence helpful in managing allergies. The herb Neem works well on allergies and infections, by acting as a disinfectant. It has a good cleaning action on our body systems. It works very well on insect stings. The herb Ashwagandha is another added advantage of this formulation. Due to its rejuvenating properties, the herb also works very well on every type of allergy. Shirish herb is here to remove the ama (toxins) from the body and helps to improve the immune system.

Overall, the combination of these herbs serves as a great one to cure any type of allergy.

Pack size- Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.

Dosage-2 capsules, two times a day, with plain water, after meals.

2. Praanrakshak churna

Praanrakshak churna from the house is made using the blend of several important Anti-allergy herbs. These include Shirish (Albezzia lebbock), Vaasa (Malabur net), Anantmool (Sarasprilla), Dalchini (Cinnamon), Bharangi (Clerodandrum) and Mulethi (Licorice).

Shirish herb as already discussed is helpful in removing accumulated poisons from the body, thereby cleans the body system. While the Vaasa herb is useful in respiratory allergies. Anantmool is known as a natural blood purifier and hence a great way to clean the blood and thereby helpful in managing allergies as well.

The powder is another great herbal remedy for allergy.

Pack size- Each bottle contains 200 g of powder in it.

Dosage – 2 teaspoonful, three times a day, with plain water, after meals.

3. Tulsi capsules

Planet ayurveda’s Tulsi capsules are made using the pure and standardized extracts of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) plant. A very beneficial plant used frequently in Ayurveda for various health purposes including allergy.

The herb Tulsi is known to be a strong anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory. And hence the great one to cure respiratory allergies. The herb possesses immunomodulatory properties that help to boost the immune system. Due to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, the herb is a great choice to fight against infections.

Pack size – Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.

Dosage – 1–2 capsules, two times a day, with plain water, after meals.

4. Curcumin capsules

Curcumin capsules are another great herbal remedy for allergy from the house. The house made these capsules using the pure extracts of Curcuma longa (curcumin).

The herb curcumin is best known for its anti-inflammatory properties and hence a great choice to manage allergies. It helps to boost the immunity as well and hence an added advantage. The herb possesses anti-biotic properties that make it a strong option for fighting against toxins and any kind of infection. The herb also has a cleaning action on the body and has beneficial actions on skin allergy.