Treatment of allergy with Ayurveda

 Definition of allergy

Allergy is an unusual condition in which our immune system reacts excessively to any texture or material that acts as an irritant to the body. In common terminology, allergy is also known as hypersensitivity.

Allergies most often occur when the human immune system ceases to respond to any foreign body. Pollen, bee venom, and pet dander can be found in these foreign bodies. People with low immunity are prone to various types of allergies.

Our body's immune system produces antibodies that protect us from foreign invaders that can cause allergic reactions.

Symptoms

The symptoms depend on the type of foreign body responsible for it. Allergies can damage the respiratory tract, skin, sinuses, nasal passages and other parts of the body.

The reactions due to these allergens can range from mild to severe. Sometimes allergies can cause a life-threatening reaction such as anaphylaxis.

• Feeling  tickling and irritation in the nostrils
• Sneezing
• Body aches
• Wet eyes
• The runny nose
• Cough
• Hoarseness of voice
• Headache and headache

Different types of allergies along with their symptoms

Allergic rhinitis: This type of allergy is also known as hay fever.

Common symptoms of this allergy are listed below:

• Sneezing.
• The runny nose.
• Itching on the nose, eyes, as well as on the roof of the mouth.
• Conjunctivitis – redness and swelling in the eyes.

Food Allergy:

As the name indicates, this type of allergy occurs because of food.

The symptoms are:

• Swelling in the lips, tongue, and face
• nettle fever
• Tingling of the mouth
• Anaphylaxis
• Swelling of the throat
• Insect sting allergy:
• This type of allergy occurs due to insect stings.
• The symptoms of this type of allergy are listed below:
• Swelling at the sting site.
• Itching all over the body.
• Cough and chest tightness
• Anaphylaxis
• Wheezing or shortness of breath.

Medicinal allergy:

This type of allergy occurs due to medication.

The symptoms are:

• Itching all over the skin.
• Rash as well as redness.
• Swelling of the face.
• Choking.
• Anaphylaxis

Allergies:

• This is a type of skin allergy.
• The symptoms are listed below:
• Itching
• redness
• rashes
• Flakes or peels of the skin

Causes of allergies

When a person is exposed to an allergen, antibodies produced by the immune system will release chemicals such as histamine , which in turn causes allergy symptoms.

Below are a few more reasons for allergies:

• Air allergens:These may include pollen, dust mites, animal dandruff and mold.
• Certain foods: tree nuts, wheat, soybeans, peanuts, fish, mussels, eggs and milk.
• Insect Stings: This type of allergy trigger involves bee or wasp stings.
• Medicines:Medicines such as penicillin or antibiotics based on penicillin can also cause allergies.
• Latex, as well as some other substances,can cause allergic skin reactions when touched.

Allergy risk factors

The following are the risk factors behind a person with a higher risk of developing an allergy:

A person with a family history of asthma or other allergies is at higher risk of getting some kind of allergic problem .

Children are at higher risk of developing several allergies than adults. But sometimes they outgrow these allergies when they get old.

If a person suffers from asthma, then he or she is also at higher risk of getting such allergies.

If one suffers from a weak immune system  then he or she is at a higher risk of getting such allergies.

Reasons

Some of the reasons include poor digestion, exposure to cold and frosty weather, increased sexual activity, incompatibility with the season, and suppression of natural urges.

Ayurvedic View and Treatment of Allergy with Ayurvedic Medicine

Allergic rhinitis from  ayurvedic point of view  is caused due to the presence of ama (toxins) present in the body and due to the low immunity. The accumulated amount aggravates the levels of Kafa (Water) in the body, generating various symptoms of allergies.

Ayurveda believes in balancing the three doshas present in the human body, thus healing the disease as a whole. Treatment includes clearing the sinuses and eliminating phlegm,  relieving the associated dosage and detoxification. For permanent resolution of this disorder, diet and lifestyle adjustments may be needed  in addition to strengthening the immune system. Panchakarma is an effective way to treat allergic rhinitis.

Diet and lifestyle tips

Have fresh cooked hot food.

• Avoid stagnant and junk food.
• Coffee-aggravating foods such as dairy, wheat, sugar, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, bananas, oranges and grapefruits should be avoided.
• Cover your nose in dusty or cold environments.
• Whenever you experience a slight congestion, take steam inhalation treatment.
• Avoid sleeping outdoors and cover properly before sleeping.

Home remedies

Boil a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger in milk. Add ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder. Take 2-3 times a day.  Turmeric is a natural enhancer of immunity  and very effective in allergic rhinitis and very useful for treating allergy.

Mix ½ teaspoon Indian gooseberry (amla) Fruit powder with one teaspoon of honey. Take twice a day.

Prepare the decoction by boiling ½ teaspoon of lavender root, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper powder and one teaspoon of freshly grated ginger along with 8-10 basil leaves in a glass of water. Reduce the liquid to half. Add ½ teaspoon sugar (optional) and drink cool in the morning and evening instead of tea / coffee.

Some herbs used to treat allergies

• Tinospora cordifolia
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
• Neem (Azadirachta indica)
• Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)
• Classic allergy medicine:
• Talisadi Churna
• Sitopladi Churna
• Chanderamrita race
• Chaunsth Pippali churna
• Haridra Khand
• Effective Ayurvedic Patent Medicines for Allergy Treatment
• Herbal capsule with curcumin
• Neem Herbal Capsule
• Giloy Herbal Capsule
• Herbal syrup on Respocare
• Herbal syrup from Ayurvit

Herbal medicine for allergy from Ayurveda

Ayurveda says that all three doshi pies, wadding and coffee  are imbalanced. Violation leads to a weakening of the immunity, which makes the body more susceptible to allergies.

Ayurveda offers the best combination of effective herbal remedies in the form of a package called  Allergy Care Pack for  Ayurvedic treatment  for allergies.  These herbal remedies are prepared using the best quality herbs and are strictly observed. the principles of Ayurveda. All of these Ayurveda herbal remedies are  100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian.  They are free of chemicals, additives and preservatives. They are safe to use as they have no side effects.