Anyone know a natural/herbal remedy for nasal allergies? All I know of is Bee pollen which only sorta works, or doesn't work at all.
from the net - not my field of healthcare - paul Still, for people who cannot tolerate the side effects of conventional treatments and medications, or for whom they simply aren’t effective, natural remedies may be worth a look. Always inform your healthcare provider of what herbal and over-the-counter products you are taking to help prevent interactions and avoidable side effects. Vitamin C Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine. In preliminary research, vitamin C supplements have been reported to help people with hay fever. Early studies on animals and in humans indicate that vitamin C can act like an anti-histamine drug. Some studies, however, have been contradictory. In a placebo-controlled human trial, 2000 mg of vitamin C per day did not reduce hay fever symptoms. While some doctors recommend that hay fever sufferers take 1,000–3,000 mg of vitamin C per day, supportive evidence remains weak at this time. Quercetin Quercetin is a natural product, obtained from buckwheat and citrus fruits, which may help manage hay fever symptoms. It is a naturally occurring bioflavonoid (one of many plant compounds that may have disease–preventing qualities). In test-tube studies, quercetin appears to be one of the most active plant compounds tested for reducing the effects of histamine and inhibiting the effects of allergens. Although some doctors advise people with hay fever to take 400 mg of quercetin two to three times per day, only limited preliminary clinical research has yet suggested that quercetin benefits people with this condition. According to alternative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil, quercetin is best used as a preventive treatment rather than for symptoms already in place. He recommends taking quercetin a week or two before the expected onset of the pollen season and continuing until the end. The recommended dose is 400 mg twice a day between meals. Nettle Another natural alternative is the stinging nettle plant (Urtica dioica). Stinging nettles are common plants throughout the world. Fresh plants have stinging hairs that inject irritant chemicals under the skin even when brushed lightly. When dried or cooked, nettles lose their sting. In a single double-blind study, freeze-dried extract of stinging nettle leaf led to a slight reduction in symptoms of hay fever, including sneezing and itchy eyes. For help with hay fever symptoms, some doctors suggest taking 450 mg of nettle leaf capsules or tablets two to three times per day, or a 2–4 ml tincture, three times per day. Ephedra Ephedra sinica (Ma huang) is a standard remedy for hay fever in traditional medicine. Synthetic ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are popular over-the-counter drugs used for hay fever based on this tradition. Doctors sometimes recommend 20 mg of ephedrine per day for allergy relief. Tylophora Tylophora (Tylophora indica, T. asthmatica) is an herb traditionally used by Ayurvedic practitioners for allergy relief. The primary ingredient in tylophora is the alkaloid tylophorine. In laboratory research, the isolated extract exerts strong anti-inflammatory action. Several human placebo-controlled studies have shown the herb to be effective in controlling itchy eyes, runny nose, and other symptoms related to allergy and asthma. Scientists suspect that tylophorine works by interfering with the histamine-releasing action of mast cells, a key component in the process of inflammation. Tylophora leaf can be taken in the amount of 200–400 mg of the dried herb daily or 1–2 ml of the tincture per day for short time periods up to 14 days. Bee Pollen Bee pollen has not been scientifically evaluated for effects in treating people with hay fever. In traditional medicine, hay fever relief may sometimes be found by eating local bee pollen over several months. However, an individual allergic to bee pollen should not try this unless under the care of a healthcare practitioner. In some cases, severe allergic reactions to the bee pollen itself might occur.
go to yer local health food store that sells supplements etc look for a neti divise and i got some natural pills for allergies and sinus stuff (that includes the nose n head a lot) but i forget what they are called..they work n next time i go back there ill tell you but the neti works wonders if allegies and sinus things effect the nasal for u at all
