Seasonal Allergies Bothering You? Here Are Some Natural Allergy Remedies That Studies Have Found Can Work For Allergies
Posted by Bronchitis - 30/09/09 at 05:09 amAllergies, mainly recurring allergies, alias hay fever are a very common affliction these days, specifically in developed countries. Even though the precise reason for allergies is by and large tough to describe, it is well-known that when the body senses a “foreign invader” or other possible risk, it releases a chemical called histamine. This histamine causes inflammation, and is mainly accountable for several allergy symptoms.
While several persons speculate why our body would produce histamine at all, it is really a very superior immune system response, at least for the time being. It is the body’s method of separating the unknown matter, and eliminating it from our system.
Imagine this… something perilous or lethal suddenly was inhaled and materials attached themselves to the insides of your nose or the part of your eye called cornea. Your whole body wants a way to get this danger away, so it produces nasal mucus to “entrap and remove” it like the way you blow your nose… or your eyes water and burn to let you know something is incorrect, and it is clearing it out as it is able to.
So the benefit is obvious… the trouble with allergies is that the body respond s in the same manner to foreign materials that are NOT perilous…such as pollen, or cat dander. Now, the general method in most of the developed world to end allergies is some form of prescription or OTC medication. Nevertheless, there are natural herbal plants and cures that are useful in lowering levels of histamine and alleviating other allergy symptoms. While not all herbal remedies work, these have shown some promise in lab studies.
Here are some of the well-known herbal remedies for allergies:
Licorice – Yes, the very same plant that gives the candy it’s name a taste. Licorice has been shown in studies to lessen allergy symptoms by decreasing inflammation. Licorice does this by aiding retain high levels of natural cortisol in the blood. Cortisol is essentially a natural steroid, and it works to lessen irritation. Be cautious of taking licorice if you have high blood pressure, or any heart trouble, or have any medicines for any heart conditions. Pregnant and nursing women should never take licorice.
If you have trouble breathing when your allergies are bad, then you better take Ma Haung. Ma Huang is able to open the airway owing to its natural stimulant nature. Be careful with this herb if you are diagnosed with hypertension, and it is better only if utilized for some time… normally ten days in a row or less.
Nettles is good at blocking histamine. Perfectly made nettles extract may be good at blocking the histamine in your body. Usually 2 to 4ml a day of perfectly made extract is a good dosage for someone trying to stop hay fever symptoms.
All the abovementioned herbs can help relieve allergy symptoms, but please consult a medical professional before you take any herb for any reason, as drug interactions and harmful effects are uncommon but can happen. So be very careful when trying any herbs for allergies.
