Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hay Fever

Hay fever

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is an allergic condition affecting the nasal passages, sinuses, ears and throat of individuals who are allergic when inhaling an allergen to which they are sensitive.

Hay fever comes in two forms – seasonal and perennial. Seasonal hay fever sufferers experience symptoms during spring, fall or both seasons when exposed to airborne pollen or outdoor mold spores; Perennial hay fever occurs throughout the year due to indoor allergens such as house dust mites or indoor mold spores.

Hay fever occurs when body’s immune system believes the pollen is harmful and triggers the antibody immunoglobulin E to be released. This also triggers the release of histamine which starts the hay fever symptoms.
According to Ayurveda hay fever is a kaphapitta disorder. However people with aggravated can also suffer from hay fever. Hay fever or allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that occur in eye and nose. It is essentially an allergic reaction on nasal airways mainly caused by allergen mainly pollen.
A healthy system can cope with the allergens, but a stressed, strained or fatigued system tips the balance at the arrival of allergens and an allergic reaction occurs. This allergy might take the form of hay fever.

Causes of hay fever

The individuals who lack or are deficient in neutralisation capacity, are more prone to get allergies and hay fever. Vata that is responsible for changes in the body is triggered by Seasonal changes in nature in such conditions. An aggravated or overstimulated Vata dosha triggered by certain factors causing hay fever and certain allergies. The triggers of hay fever are:

• External factors such as pollen, dust, smoke, animal fur or hair etc
• Exposure to humidity dust and cold
• Asthma
• Persistent of disease
• Low immunity
• Sinusitis
• Family history of hay fever
• Low immunity
• Unhealthy lifestyle during seasonal changes

Symptoms of hay fever

• Sneezing
• Congestion in the nose
• Itchiness in the throat and nose
• Runny nose
• Cough
• Watery eyes
• Decrease in sense of taste and smell
• Pressure in the sinus area
• Heaviness in the head
• Headache
• Body pain
• Breathlessness
• Itchiness in the roof of the mouth

Herbal treatment for Hay fever

Our everyday herbs act as natural remedies to feel better some of them that can reduce the symptoms of hay fever are:

• Long pepper or pippali – it is an immunomodulator and has mucus removing properties
• Ginger – it has anti-inflammatory properties and removes congestions
• Malabar nut – it is a Bronchodilator
• Liquorice – it soothes the lungs and throat
• Turmeric – it can prevent the onset of hay fever
• Holy basil – it is a respiratory system rejuvenator and heals congestion and runny nose

Natural remedies for Hay fever

We’ve gathered a list of the different natural remedies for hay fever below:

• Nettle Leaf – reduce sneezing and itching with its antihistamine property
• Butterbur- it is an effective natural antihistamine without causing drowsiness
• Quercetin- helps stabilize mast cells
• Peppermint- act as a natural decongestant, helping opening up nasal passages and relieving sinus pressure
• Elderberry – manage symptoms by boosting immunity and reducing inflammation
• Chamomile- calm the symptoms like itchy eyes and throat through its anti-inflammatory properties

Diet and lifestyle for hay fever

• Take light, Luke warm and freshly prepared foods
• Include spices like turmeric, black pepper in your daily diet.
• Take hot soups and liquids to liquefy the congested mucus.
• Eat plenty of steamed green vegetables garnished with black pepper and basil
• Avoid heavy, fermented, fried, sour foods
• Avoid desserts sweets and yoghurts
• Avoid cold foods or refrigerated foods
• Avoid alcohol
• Avoid dusty, cold and humid places
• Try getting a sound sleep at night
• Try steam inhalation to relieve nasal congestions and sneezing
• Use masks while getting exposed to irritants like dust smoke or pollen
• Follow light stretching and exercises

Ayurvedic Treatments for Hay Fever Symptoms

• Nasya: Nasya is an oil based Nasal Therapy with medicated oils. The application of these oils help lubricate the nasal passages, eliminate allergens and relieve congestion.
• Herbal Steam Inhalation: Also known as swedana. Inhaling herbal steam with eucalyptus or tulsi will help open the nasal passages, clear sinuses and ease hay fever symptoms.
• Neti: Neti is a nasal cleansing technique. Saline nasal rinse using neti pots help remove pollen and allergens, reducing irritation in the nasal passages.

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hay Fever at AYURCLINIC

At AYURCLINIC, we offer personalised treatment for you by providing solutions for root causes through Ayurvedic herbal treatment for hay fever. Our treatment of hay fever includes shodhan treatment to cleanse, which is called Nasya where Medicated Ayurvedic herbal oils are administered into the nostril.

Herbal massages with oils and steaming to the face is followed to help cleanse and clear out any mucus congestion from the sinuses causing redness, burning, itching and watering of eyes.
Panchakarma is also administered in certain cases as an effective means of treating hay fever.
AYURCLINIC’s approach towards treatments is to rejuvenate the innate healing response for a complete mental and physical healing.

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