HOMEOPATHY REMEDIES FOR ALLERGIES

 

HOMEOPATHY REMEDIES FOR ALLERGIES

Allergy is the reaction of our immune system against any foreign substances. It can be pollen, peanuts, the fur of pets, or any medicine.

These foreign substances are called allergens that cause allergies to sensitive people, and they develop an immune reaction that leads to allergic inflammation.

There are other cells involved in our immune system called mast cells. After an allergic reaction, the mast cells produce a chemical called histamine.

Histamine dilates blood vessels and increases the production of mucus, allowing infection-fighting cells to travel to an affected area and then the allergic person experiences varied symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and in some severe cases, it can trigger an anaphylactic shock.

Types of Allergic reactions

There are 4 types of allergic reactions.

1. Immediate (type I)

This is the type of allergic reaction in which the symptoms appear after seconds or minutes of exposure.

In this type of reaction, IgE antibodies are released by the immune system in response to an allergen.

The anaphylactic reaction is the most severe one.

2. Cytotoxic (type II)

In this type of allergic reaction, the symptoms appear after minutes to hours of exposure to allergens.

The IgM and IgG antibodies are produced by the immune system which damages the cells by activating the complement system.

This type of reaction generally develops autoimmune diseases such as Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, Graves disease, Myasthenia gravis, etc.

3. Immune complex-mediated (type III)

In this type of reaction, the symptoms appear after several hours of exposure.

The antibodies react with allergens and form an immune complex such as in SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus).

4. Delayed hypersensitivity (type IV)

When the symptoms appear after 2 to 3 days of exposure, then it is known as delayed hypersensitivity.

It develops long-term infectious diseases such as Tuberculosis and Fungal infections.

Symptoms of Allergy

The symptoms of allergy depend on the substance involved. It can range from mild to severe. The symptoms are as follow-

• Sneezing
• Runny, stuffy nose
• Watery, red, swollen eyes
• Tingling in the mouth
• Swelling of the lips and tongue
• Sore throat
• Violent cough
• Itching or hives all over the body
• Skin rashes
• Swelling of the exposed part
• Dizziness, fainting, and weak pulse
• Pain and redness in the exposed part
• Difficulty in breathing
• Shortness of breathing
• Profuse sweating
• Stomachache
• Nausea and vomiting.

 

Best Homeopathic Remedies for Allergies

1. ALLIUM CEPA: for acute catarrhal inflammation of mucous membranes

The symptoms include – burning in the eyes with excessive lachrymation.

This medicine is indicated for profuse coryza with acrid nasal discharge, that burns and corroded nose and upper lip.

2.APIS MELLIFICA: for skin allergies with stinging and burning pain

This medicine is best suited for urticaria or hives, in which the affected part becomes red and gets swelled up with stinging and burning pain.

Pain migrating from one part to another.

Apis is also very effective in treating diarrhea to suppressed eruptions.

There is incontinence of urine with great irritation in the urinary tract of the patient.

Apis is also a beneficial remedy for treating oedematous swelling of the hand and feet without thirst.

 

3.ARUNDO: for allergic rhinitis and runny nose

This medicine is best suited for catarrhal states, where there is itching in the palate (roof of the mouth) and burning in the nostrils. There is also burning coryza with the sense of smell becomes diminished.

There is burning and itching in the auditory canal of the ear with eczema behind the ear pinna.

Arundo is also suited for treating respiratory problems like painful breathing (dyspnoea), catarrhal cough with bluish sputa, and bronchitis.

4.ARSENIC ALBUM: for food allergies whether by olfaction or ingestion

This medicine is indicated for food allergies. The patient becomes anxious, irritable, and restless.

Patients feel nauseated with the smell of food, they can’t tolerate the smell of food.

They have an intense thirst for cold water but drink only a little at a time. This is the marked characteristic of patient’s symptoms who need this medicine.

 

5.CAUSTICUM: for catarrhal cough with the inability to expectorate

Causticum is a wonderful remedy for the relief of symptoms of allergies.

The symptoms include, runny nose, sneezing, itching in the nose and throat due to allergic rhinitis of the upper respiratory tract.

There is a cough with soreness in the chest and the patient can’t able to expectorate the mucus, sputa must be swallowed.

Causticum is also indicated where there is hoarseness of voice and sometimes aphonia (inability to speak due to disease in the larynx) which gets worse in the morning.

 

6.DULCAMARA: for allergies due to a sudden change in weather, from hot to cold

Dulcamara is best suited for those patients who live or work in damp, cold basements. Such people have a high risk to develop catarrhal affections and asthma.

This remedy helps treat asthma and shortness of breath.

Dulcamara is indicated when there is increased secretion of mucous membranes such as runny nose, watery eyes, and offensive perspiration.

Sometimes there may be seen complete blockage of secretion such as nose block and suppressed perspiration after taking cold.

This remedy is also indicated in catarrhal ischuria in grown-up children due to wading with bare feet in cold water or mud.

 

7.EUPHRASIA: for profuse Madrid lachrymation and bland coryza

This medicine is best suited for allergic rhinitis, where the eyes water all the time.

Eyes become red and swollen due to acrid lachrymation with a burning sensation in the eyes.

There is profuse, frequent coryza in the morning with a violent cough which get aggravated by warmth.

It is useful in treating respiratory disorders such as throat infections and cough.

An offensive mucus is expectorated when the patient attempts to clear his throat.

 

8.GELSEMIUM: for people having the nervous and hysterical temperament

This medicine is very effective in treating dust and drug allergies.

Gelsemium is indicated when there is anticipation, nervousness, and excitement is seen in the patient.

There is marked dullness, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, and trembling of tongue and whole body that give indications to this medicine.

This remedy is best suited for ptosis that is drooping of eyelids, the patient feels the heaviness of the eyes and can’t keep them open.

The condition of Gelsemium patients becomes worse in damp weather and before a thunderstorm.

 

9.HISTAMINUM: for histamine allergic reaction

This remedy is best suited for the allergies caused due to bee stings.

There is a redness and burning sensation in the affected part of the skin.

Histaminum is indicated when there is pruritus or uncontrollable itching and burning sensation in the nose, throat, ears, and vagina.

The patient becomes irritable, susceptible, impatient, and needs to walk up and down.

It is also effective in many respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma, nasal congestion, and whooping cough.

 

10.NATRUM MUR: for dryness of mouth and thin watery discharge from the nose.

This remedy is suggested for allergic rhinitis or hay fever due to exposure to the sun or intense summer heat.

There is marked violent sneezing, with thin watery coryza like white of an egg.

Patients have craving for salts and a great aversion to bread.

There is profuse lachrymation, tears stream down the face whenever the patient coughs.

It is also an effective remedy for treating acute and chronic urticaria of the whole body, especially after violent exercise.

 

11.SABADILLA: for sneezing in spasmodic paroxysms

Sabadilla is one of the best remedies in treating allergic reactions due to dust.

The symptoms mainly include copious watery coryza, redness, and burning in the eyelids.

These patients are sensitive to colds and develop cough and sneezing frequently.

Sabadilla is effective in treating violent coughing attacks, sore throat, asthmatic breathing, wheezing respiration, dry cough with perspiration, and water in the eyes.

There is itching in the soft palate and can’t bear anything cold and hot in the mouth. Also, there is dryness of the mouth without thirst.

 

Remember that homeopathic remedies are prescribed based on individual symptoms and characteristics. It’s crucial to consult with a qualified homeopath for proper evaluation and personalized treatment. Homeopathy focuses on treating the whole person, so a detailed case study is necessary to select the most appropriate remedy.

Homeopathic medicines should be taken only when prescribed by a homeopathic physician. Self-medication may aggravate the original conditions.