Common Symptoms and Types For Allergies - Herbal Remedies to Cure Allergies

The problem of allergy is a disorder which is usually associated with the immune system. In this condition the immune system becomes hyper sensitive to some substances which are known as allergens. Usually our immune system protects our body from the invasion of certain harmful foreign substances like bacteria, parasites, viruses etc. our immune system produces antibodies to destroy these harmful substances. But in the condition of allergy our immune system reacts even when in comes in contact with harmless substances like dust, pollen, certain foods, insect bites and medications. Today millions of people suffer from the symptoms of allergy.

Some of the common symptoms of allergies are watery eyes, uncontrollable sneezing and runny nose, sinus headaches, rashes and itchy hives and other irritations of the skin. Sometimes some patients may suffer from shortness of breath and wheezing. It is also related with some internal symptoms like diarrhea, chronic indigestion and nausea.

Some of the common types of allergies are food allergies, eczema, fever, asthma and hay fever. Allergic problem can be treated with the help of herbal remedies easily. Some of the popular herbal remedies -

1. Ginger is very effective in treating the problem of allergies as it is famous for its anti-microbial property. It reduces the allergic symptoms very effectively and easily as it prevents the excess secretion of histamine.

2. Honey is also helpful in reducing the problem of allergies as against allergens, honey is very helpful in augmenting our body's resistance.

3. Garlic is also very effective in treating the problem of allergies. Garlic helps in relieving the problems of congestion caused due to allergies as it is a decongestant.

4. Eucalyptus is also very effective in treating the problem of allergies as it has expectorant properties. Even oil obtained from eucalyptus is also very effective in reducing the congestion by applying it on the chest. Nasal congestion is also easily reduced and cleared with its help. It also looses phlegm and protect from insect bite.

5. Other herb is nettle which reduces inflammation and facilitates expectoration. Its root is also very helpful and it is used for the treatment of hay fever.

6. Another wonderful herb is licorice. It is an excellent herb which is used for treating asthma and allergies. Its root has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects and it is very effective in treating the problem of hay fever, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. It is also having the feature of an excellent expectorant.