Tag: Ayurvedic medicines for allergy

August 30, 2016

Natural Ways To Treat Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

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Everyone eagerly waits for the season change either it is winters, summers, spring and monsoon. Everyone wants to enjoy this beautiful cycle of nature. But it is pathetic that every season brings some health issues for us. Seasonal allergies are also one of these problems. Though there is no permanent treatment for allergy. But with the help of home remedies and diet, one can treat the seasonal allergy symptoms. Coughing, sneezing, red eyes and rashes on the skin are the problems associated with allergies.

Allergies occur when antibodies formed by our immune system recognize an allergen as harmful, and in real it is not. So every time when a person comes in the contact with allergen, there is impairment of tri dosha–vata, pitta and kapha. According to Ayurveda these doshas are mandatory for a healthy body. So imbalance of these doshas results in the seasonal allergies.

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HOME REMEDIES FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES

1. NETTLE-PEPPERMINT TEA

Nettle comes under the category of those herbs which help to reduce the seasonal allergy symptoms. On the other hand peppermint is packed with flavonoid, luteolin-7-O-rutinoside. It is helpful to inhibit secretion of histamine (inflammatory enzymes) and thus helps to reduce the discomfort of allergies.

Directions for use

  • Take teaspoon of dried peppermint and 1 teaspoon of dried nettle leaf.
  • Alternatively one can also use the ¼ cup of fresh chopped peppermint and ¼ cup chopped fresh nettle leaf.
  • Add nettle and peppermint leaves in the boiling water. Steep it for 10-15 minutes and then strain.
  • Add honey or lemon according to taste. Drink this tea two times in day, it is good for allergy relief.

2. CITRUS DRINK

Some allergies are at peak in the summer and spring. So consumption of citrus drinks is good for seasonal allergies. Citrus drinks are rich in vitamin C, so these help to strengthen the immune system.

Directions to use

Squeeze the juice from the oranges and lemon. Stir it with the honey, and drink every day for better results.

3. RED ONION WATER

Onions are packed with a water soluble chemical compound called as quercetin.

This compound is known to be effective to reduce the histamine production, inhibit inflammation, acts as a bronchodilator which helps in opening of airways and ease the breathing.  Thus quercetin is very beneficial to reduce the symptoms of allergy.

Directions to use

Soak the thin slices of onion in water for 8-12 hours. Then drink this water 2 times every day. Honey can also be added according to taste.

4. APPLE WALNUT REMEDY

Walnuts contains the good amount of magnesium hence help to ease the symptoms like wheezing or coughing in allergies. Moreover vitamin E present in the walnuts is good to enhance the immunity and also protects the body from allergens. Like onions, apple also contains quercetin which is good to reduce the production of histamine.

Directions to use

Chop 2 walnuts and one apple into small sized pieces. Then mix them well. One can also add   other ingredients like dried cherries and sunflower seeds. Consume it 1-2 times in a day.

5. LOCAL HONEY

Consumption of local honey, produced by the local bees is quite effective to prevent the seasonal allergies. Reason behinds this is – bees transfer pollens from flowers to honey. So, by  consuming small amounts of honey everyday then one gets immune to the pollens and prevent the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

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HERBS USED IN SEASONAL ALLERGIES

There are some herbs which are commonly used in our kitchen are also good to manage the seasonal allergies which are given below

  • Haridra (Curcuma Longa) is packed with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Thus it is good for seasonal allergies.
  • Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) is packed with amazing medicinal properties and quite effective to relieve the symptoms of allergies.
  • Neem (Azadirachta Indica) is very good for the seasonal allergies especially for skin allergies.
  • Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) is known to be very effective to relieve the symptoms of allergies like cough, sneezing and congestion
  • Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is very potent herb in Ayurveda. It helps to strengthen the immune system and is also packed with anti inflammatory properties thus good for seasonal allergies.

DIET REMEDIES FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES

Foods to be taken During Allergy Season

  • Onion
  • Kiwi
  • Tuna
  • Kefir
  • Honey
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Garlic
  • Ginger

Foods to be avoided during Allergy Season

  • Caffeine
  • Alcohol
  • Melons
  • Bananas
  • Cucumbers
  • Sugar
  • Chocolate
  • Peanuts
  • Artificial sweeteners
  • Processed foods
  • Shellfish
  • Bottled citrus juice

Tips : Cover your face in dusty surroundings in order to avoid contact with pollens.

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July 25, 2015

Benefits Of Organic Honey In Allergy

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Honey is one of the healthiest animal products available today. It is a sweet fluid produced in beehives by the honey bees that are housing in it. There is a tedious manufacturing process involved behind the production of this sweet appetizing fluid honey.

Honey is an ancient household product that has been used in a number of food recipes, desserts, mock tails etc. It is a great natural sweetener that is highly nutritious and is considered better for use in comparison to all other sweeteners natural as well as synthetic.

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ORGANIC HONEY

Nowadays, due to the widespread contamination of the farmlands and harmful methods of farming for obtaining maximum produce at cheaper rates, most countries have set up standards for producing high quality organic food products that have been grown under strict government rules.

Guidelines for organic farming varies from country to country and are mainly aimed at ensuring best quality of food production which is not contaminated by any pollutant or pesticide. Regular testing of the food and close monitoring of the whole process is done right from cultivation until it reaches the supply in the market. The products that go through this stringent process are thus labelled as organic.

Organic honey is one such product formulated under stringent guidelines and is said to have a superior taste and nutrition quotient as compared to the ordinary varieties.

Raw honey is said to contain a substantial amount of the pollens of the plant from which it is obtained. As a result, it becomes extremely harmful for people who have a weak immune system and are thus prone to allergies. Therefore, organic honey should be the preferred choice as it is free from any such allergens that are naturally present in raw honey.

HOW HONEY CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES?

Before discussing the awesomeness of organic honey, let us first get into the depth of how honey can be beneficial for people with allergies. Honey is a natural sweetener that has a soothing effect on the body. It has great anti –inflammatory properties that make it extremely beneficial in wound healing, burns, cuts, and other inflammatory conditions affecting the human body.

It counter balances the inflammation producing substances in the body which are secreted at the time of an allergic reaction e.g. Prostaglandins, histamines etc.

Honey is a tremendous anti –microbial, anti –inflammatory and tissue healing agent. Be it any kind of allergic reaction seasonal, dust or pollen grain allergy, honey directly acts on the histamines produced by the body in response to an allergic reaction and neutralizes them helping the person to achieve better control over the symptoms.

Realizing the importance of honey in the field of health and medicine, a proper therapeutic branch has been made called as Apitherapy that deals with the uses and health benefits of honey as a nutritional substitute and as a therapeutic natural remedy.

Ayurveda texts have immense matter that explains why pure Honey (Organic honey available nowadays) or Madhu has a wide therapeutic spectrum in the natural treatment of many diseases. There are eight types of honey mentioned in Ayurveda namely, Bhramara, Makshika, Pauthik, Kshaudra, Chathram, Ardhyam, Oudalakam and Daalam. These are used in the treatment of various disorders according to their individual therapeutic properties. Other than this, it is also said that the properties of honey greatly vary depending upon the place of origin, the source of bee hives and the flowers from which the bees collect their nectar for producing Honey.

According to Ayurveda, the cause of developing an allergy is an accumulation of “Ama” or toxins in the body and a vitiated Kapha dosha. Honey has its activity against the kapha (Water body humor) dosha and also has a detoxifying action on the body. It not only expels out all the harmful toxins but also strengthens the immunity to catch any such infection.

Thus, we can say that regular use of pure honey can be a boon to the people suffering from serious allergic conditions or are simply prone for developing one. Since, purity of raw honey is questionable, it is advisable to use organically prepared honey for external as well as internal use.

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