Natural remedies for allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hayfever, for those suffering from this form is about to make its seasonal advent alas.

From April to September is a continuous succession of allergens, from plant pollens, to grasses, to cereals up to molds.

Anyone who is affected knows that the most anticipatory ailments are about to begin: itching of the nose and throat, difficulty in breathing, irritated cough, watery eyes and redness of the conjunctivitis, wet and always red nose, difficulty in perceiving odors.

It is not easy to counteract the allergic reactions and often those who are affected resort to antihistamines, which have the function of inhibiting the release of histamine, a nitrogenous compound present in our body that reacts reactively to the allergens we come into contact with.

Unfortunately antihistamines have the disadvantage of inducing drowsiness and consequently they cannot always be assumed freely.

So let's see some natural remedy that acts as a histamine inhibitor and can help in this difficult battle against seasonal allergies.

Ribes Nigrum against allergic rhinitis

Black currant in glyceric macerate, therefore Ribes Nigrum is a remedy with various properties: it is an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and a natural antihistamine .

Performs a cortison-like action, modulating the response of the immune system; it is indicated for allergic syndromes in general such as rhinitis, urticaria, dermatitis, bronchial asthma, conjunctivitis and it also acts very well on general inflammations such as arthrosis, arthritis, sunburn.

It is a remedy that can be used in synergy with others in the case of psychophysical debilitation, asthenia, hypotension.

It would be good to start taking Ribes Nigrum at least one month before the supposed start date of allergies, around February, March.

The dosage is quite demanding, but on the other hand the battle is the last sneeze: 50-60 drops in a little water twice a day, early morning and early afternoon.

Seasonal allergies? Aromatherapy to help

Curcuma Longa against allergic rhinitis

Curcuma, thanks to its active ingredient, curcumin acts as a cortison-like substance, slowing the release of histamine.

It can be used in synergy with Ribes Nigrum, in dry extract format; in this way the dosage is standardized and titrated in curcuminoids.

It has anti-inflammatory properties, strengthens the immune system while modulating its response to allergens: it is in fact indicated for allergic disorders but also for very serious autoimmune diseases such as Chron's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus.

The daily dosage of turmeric in dry extract is 800 mg .

Manganese in trace elements against allergic rhinitis

If we want to consolidate the treatment to combat allergic rhinitis in the bud, we must start well in advance, at least starting in January with the intake of specific trace elements.

The French physician Menetrier is responsible for identifying these precious remedies to correct some typical predispositions of four basic types, which he defines as diathesis .

The first diathesis is the allergic one and the subjects that fall into this category are generally defined as " hyper ", that is, they have reactions above the balanced modulation, respond excessively to stimuli, are excessively dynamic, nervous, and often have allergic pathologies.

The basic trace element of this diathesis is Manganese, able to sedate, modulate and balance excesses . It can be taken in synergy with Sulfur and Phosphorus, to enhance its action by disinfecting and disinfecting the body.

On the market we find the oligoelements already combined in single-dose vials and they must be taken every other day, away from meals, with a clean mouth, that is, without having smoked, eaten sweets or anything else, just before administration, they must be held for a few minutes under the tongue to speed up absorption.