Natural Herbs and Herbal Remedies for Hay Fever

herbs Approximately 20% of Americans suffer from hay fever or seasonal allergies. The primary part of the body affected by this allergic reaction is the membrane that lines the nasal passages making them swell. This causes nasal discharge, sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing. This allergic reaction is brought upon by airborne materials; commonly pollen of grass and trees in the spring, and ragweed in summer and fall.

Most people typically take over the counter medications to ease the distress caused by the symptoms of seasonal allergies but few ofen find the complete relief they seek, or are caused other syptoms such as drowsiness and fatigue.

Prevention of hay fever is much like trying to outrun an oncoming train, however there are small steps that can be taken to reduce severity or ease the symptoms. The basics include keeping the windows closed during the seasons of high pollen count, washing sheets more regularly, use wood floors opposed to carpet, wash pets regularly, ventilate bathrooms after showers, remove household plants containing molds, using an indoor dryer opposed to hanging clothes outside, staying indoors between 6 and 11 a.m., use eye drops regularly, and use air filters within the home to help keep the air clean

Herbal Remedy for Hay Fever

Hayfever Fighter by Native Remedies

This herbal remedy contains few medicinal herbs and other homeopathic ingredients known to relieve coughing and wheezing accociated with hay fever.

Medicinal Herbs for The Treatment of Hay Fever

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus )
Butterbur has been used for centuries as an herbal treatment for various health concerns but has only recently come into light as being used as an herbal remedy for hay fever and allergic rhinitis, due to its content of antihistamines. Recent studies compared groups taking regular antihistamines and butterbur. The effects were strikingly almost exact. The one difference was that the traditional antihistamines takers felt experienced drowsiness while those using butterbar did not.

Ephedra (Ma huang) (Ephedra sinica)
Another natural herb that has been used for hay fever. Constricting the blood vessels of the sinuses, this ephedrine and pseudo-ephedrine containing herb forces fluids that cause the congestion back into the blood stream; clearing the acute sinus stuffiness. While this herb can be an effective herbal treatment for hay fever it should not be taken for more than a week and then only under strict supervision of your health care provider, due to the effects ephedrine has on the central nervous system and other possible side effects.

Golden Seal (Hydrastis Canadensis )
Goldenseal has been at times called “The King of the Mucous Membranes) and not only improves the quality of the membrane itself as well as regulating the quantity of mucous allowed into the respiratory system. It had been used as an herbal remedy for hay fever because it stimulates the blood circulation, helping in the supply of nutrients and reducing the action of the mast cells producing a histamine reaction.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
The oil of evening primrose is used for hay fever due to its effect on the prostaglandin balance in the body. Dietary supplements of oenothera biennis is overall one of the best one can take as it actually has a myriad of uses. It provides essentials to the body in which 1 in 8 people do not normally receive. This oil has been tested to be more effective when combined with cod liver oil.

Tylophora (Tylophora asthmatica)
This herb has been used by doctors in India for a long time now to treat people who suffer from allergies including hay fever. The compounds contained within this plant are reported to interfere with the mast cells, the key components in the inflammation process which causes most all hay fever symptoms. Doctors recommend 200 to 400 mg dried herb daily, or 1 to 2 ml per day, each for only one to two weeks.

Some other natural herbs that have been used for hay fever treatment and relef.

Natural Supplements for Hay Fever

Allergy & Hayfever
by Nelson Bach

Respir All Allergy 60 Tablets
by Now Foods

What to Keep in Mind When Using Herbal Remedies for Hay Fever

It is a good idea to use herbal remedies and supplements for hay fever as a preventive tool before spring and summer arrives instead of treating the symptoms of hay fever as they arrive. Always keep in mind, before commence using natural herbs for hay fever, to read up on each herb. Always discuss any herbs and herbal supplements you plan to take with your health care provider because medicinal herbs can interact with other medication and some herbs, like any other medicine, can have some serious side effects.

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