Hay Fever Natural Remedies

My Fiance suffers from hay fever, she takes a spray for it but it's still really bad. What else can she do?

It is hard to pinpoint the exact cause of respiratory allergies, however, heredity does seem to play a role, as do environmental factors. Some evidence suggests that those who were breastfed as babies are less likely than those who were bottle fed to develop allergies.

Symptoms of hay fever are partly a result of inflammation that, in turn, is activated by the immune system. Because of this, a properly functioning immune system is crucial in the treatment of seasonal allergies.

Useful Herbs

CHAMOMMILE Tea is used to reduce duration of hay fever attacks.

EPHEDRA Relieves congestion & bronchial spasms.

EUCALYPTUS Used in steam inhalation to ease congestion.

EYEBRIGHT Tincture or capsules reduce hay fever symptoms.

GINGER Reduces inflammation, antimicrobial.

LICORICE ROOT Reduces inflammation, antiviral, antibacterial.

NETTLE Extract acts as an expectorant, reduces sinus inflammation.

ROOIBOS Has antihistamine properties. A tea is sometimes helpful in relieving symptoms.

ST. JOHN'S WORT Capsules are used to relieve sinus headache.

There are also some homeopathic remedies that are very helpful on relieving symptoms of hay fever.

Homeopathic Treatment for Hay Fever:

Allium cepa: Indications for this remedy include watery eyes and a clear nasal discharge that irritates the upper lip, along with sneezing and a tickling cough. The person usually is thirsty, and feels worse indoors and when rooms are warm, and better in fresh air.

Arsenicum album: A burning, watery, runny nose with a stuffy, tickling feeling during allergy attacks suggests a need for this remedy. Swelling below the eyes and a wheezy cough are common. The person may feel chilly, restless, anxious, and is often very tired.

Euphrasia: This remedy can be helpful if the eyes are swollen and irritated with acrid tears or pus. The nose also runs, but with a blander discharge. Symptoms are often worse in the daytime and worse from warmth, and the eyes may hurt from too much light. The person can also have a cough in the daytime, which improves at night.

Ferrum phosphoricum: This is a very useful remedy in the early stages of any inflammation. Taken when allergy symptoms start, it often slows or stops an episode. Symptoms include runny eyes with a burning or gritty feeling, facial flushing, watery nose, and short, hard, tickling cough.

Gelsemium: A tired, droopy feeling during allergies with a flushed and heavy-feeling face suggest a need for this remedy. A sensation of dryness or of swollen membranes may be felt inside the nose—or the nose may run with irritating watery discharge, with the person sneezing frequently. Aching in the back of the head and neck, a trembling feeling, and chills along the spine are often seen when a person needs Gelsemium.

Natrum muriaticum: Allergy attacks with sneezing, watery eyes, clear nasal discharge that resembles egg white, and a loss of taste and smell will all suggest a need for this remedy. The person may have dark circles under the eyes, be thirsty, feel withdrawn and sad, and act irritable if comforted.

Nux vomica: If the nose is alternately stuffed up (especially outdoors or at night) and running (indoors and in the daytime), this remedy may bring relief. Other symptoms include a teasing cough, a scraped or tickly feeling in the throat, and headache. A person who needs this remedy often feels impatient, irritable, and chilly.

Sabadilla: Long paroxysms of sneezing, itching in the nose with irritating runny discharge, a feeling of a lump in the throat, and watery eyes will all suggest a need for this remedy. The person may feel nervous during allergy attacks, and trying to concentrate can bring on drowsiness or headache.

Wyethia: Intolerable itching felt on the roof of the mouth and behind the nose—sometimes extending into the throat and ears—strongly suggests the use of this remedy. Everything in the person’s head feels dry and irritated, but the nose may still be runny.

2007-07-13 07:53:06 by Andy C

the massive immune booster Oralmat drops are a natural, herbal remedy for asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, hay fever and other respiratory problems ...

would like to avoid taking chemicals from the doctor, so recommendations for natural remedies welcome

The best remedies for hay fever can be found in alternative medicine; namely homeopathy.

I have personally treated and cured multiple patients suffering from different forms of hay fever and allergies.

Hayfever is part of a deep constitutional condition.
It is normally related to the sycotic miasm and the most success I have had is with Nat Sulph 6X - 3 tablets to be take 6 hourly preferably empty-stomached or 30-45 minutes before or after meals.

The above remedy is more relevant to tree pollen allergy. The other head remedies I have personally found to be most efficacious are as below:

1. Lachesis 1 M (1000) - first to be taken for 3 days; single dose - 3/4 drops in 1/4th glass of water preferably empty-stomached or 30-45 minutes before or after meals.

Then one dose after 15 days thereafter for the duration of the hay fever season.

2. Sabadilla 30 - to be taken in case you get a bout of sneezing.

Other effective remedies are there also but are aspecific to your symptoms. Feel free to write ..

Best of luck!

2007-06-14 03:22:53 by SLF

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I'm tired of taking prescription drugs as i've reacted badly to some and don't always trust the long worded methodyloctix goodness knows what stuff they put in it lol.

So am trying to seek out natural ingredients like increased vitamin C from fruit or stuff.

So was hoping if anyone has natural things that work for them to combat the typical symptoms of hay fever? (runny nose, itchy eyes, throat etc). Much appreciated.

P.s. I've tried to eliminate certain foods from my diet which im slightly sensitive to. Any help wil be greatly appreciated! :)
Thx for the tips so far. Have read both the links "mumknows.." and still may consider it, although i live in a major city, i'm not sure i can find nearby honey makers. But i'll still look out for it. Thx

I've heard stinging nettle or bayberry helps hay fever. Allergy desensitization shots are natural. They are a tiny extract of the pollen to which you are allergic. Over several years they slowly build up the dosage until it is as strong as what you naturally encounter.

2009-04-07 04:33:48 by Bong123

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I'm tired of taking prescription drugs as i've reacted badly to some and don't always trust the long worded methodyloctix goodness knows what stuff they put in it lol.

So am trying to seek out natural ingredients like increased vitamin C from fruit or stuff.

So was hoping if anyone has natural things that work for them to combat the typical symptoms of hay fever? (runny nose, itchy eyes, throat etc). Much appreciated.

P.s. I've tried to eliminate certain foods from my diet which im slightly sensitive to. Any help wil be greatly appreciated! :)
Thx for the honey tips.
And "ad789" it's not fever, its "hay fever" lol. Thx anyway..

Claire suggests mixing three spoons of honey with nettle tea. The "rather nasty concoction... does wonders for excess mucus in the respiratory system," she says.

The more adventurous might want to try Ugandan-based Jayne Mugenyi's cocktail of fresh lemon juice, the yolk of an egg and honey, which makes a "gravy-tasting substance that clears the throat".

Nettle tea is "a natural anti-histamine" and that makes it a "godsend", says Sonia. Another user recommends vitamin C, niacin, garlic and nettle leaves.

2009-04-07 04:32:16 by Bong123

its spring and i have hay fever, feel lethargic and sneezing all the time. anyone know of any natural remedies? HELP PLEASE!

Use of honey and petroleum jelly
Add some honey to boiled minced grapefruit and lemon. Have this solution three times a day. To stop irritation in your nose, apply little petroleum jelly inside your nose. Boil chamomile in water and inhale fumes from the water.
Hay Fever Diet........Eat a clean, healthy and balanced diet. Include vitamin C in your diet. Avoid flour, sugar, salt and dairy products for one week. Drink plenty of filtered water and herbal tea. Eat good quality protein. Other Suggestions for Hay Fever......Avoid going out early in the morning or late in the evening. At this time pollen count in air is comparatively more. Avoid using nasal spray continuously for three days. It may increase congestion of nose. Avoid smoking and air pollutants.
Also maybe let a a doctor examine every inch of u ..he he Dr MARK feelsgood r mabe not!! ; o) x

2007-09-04 06:49:26 by Ms Chaplin