The sudden appearance of symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes as a result of inhaling pollens is known as a pollen allergy. An inflammatory response against the pollen grains is triggered by the immune system of a person allergic to pollen. Of the many substances that can cause a seasonal allergy, pollens remain one of the most common triggers. Pollen is a powdery substance produced by flowers, weeds, trees, and grass. Most trees produce pollen during the spring season; flowers and grasses produce pollen during the summertime, and late-blooming plants like ragweed produce pollen around late summer and early autumn. Homeopathic medicine for allergy caused by pollen grains can treat acute allergic reactions, as well as chronic allergic tendencies.
The pollens are spread by the wind and other means to fertilize plants of the same species. All of us tend to inhale pollens while breathing, and they don’t cause any problem for most of us. However, people who are allergic to pollen grains show the symptoms of an allergy. A pollen allergy is also known as Hay fever, and it usually subsides with the onset of cold weather.
Symptoms of a Pollen Allergy
Since every plant has its own pollinating period, the symptoms of pollen allergies are triggered when the particular plant is producing pollen. A person who is allergic to a specific type of pollen will develop allergic symptoms only when exposed to that particular pollen. The main symptoms of a pollen allergy include:
– A runny nose
– Sneezing
– Watery, itchy, red, swollen eyes
– Itchy, scratchy throat
– Cough
– Asthmatic reaction with wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing
– Worsening of sinusitis complaint
Homeopathic Remedies for Pollen Allergy
Homeopathic medicines can effectively treat an acute allergic reaction and also work well to manage the chronic tendency towards pollen allergy. With the use of homeopathic treatment, the intensity and occurrence of the symptoms gradually decrease with every attack.
Antihistamines are most commonly used to treat allergic reactions in the conventional system of medicine. While they help deal with an acute allergic reaction, they only work on a short-term, temporary basis. Excessive use of these medications can cause side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, restlessness, nausea, and confusion.
Homeopathic medicines, on the other hand, have no side effects. They help moderate the overactive immune system and are a safe, natural treatment for seasonal pollen allergies.
Top Homeopathic Medicines for Seasonal Pollen Allergy
Natrum Mur – Top Homeopathic Medicine for Pollen Allergy
Natrum Mur is a top listed homeopathic medicine for allergy caused by pollen grains. The person needing the medicine has a watery discharge from the nose and eyes. Along with this, violent sneezing (that is worse early in the morning) appears. Natrum Mur is also indicated when there is an alternating runny nose with a stuffy nose. Tickling in the throat along with a cough may also be present.
Key indications for using Natrum Mur for Allergy:
– Watery discharge from nose and eyes
– Early morning sneezing
– Alternate runny and stuffy nose
Sabadilla Officinalis – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Violent Sneezing
Sabadilla Officinalis is a homeopathic medicine prepared from the cevadilla seed that belongs to the natural order Melanthaceae. It is an effective homeopathic medicine for allergy caused by pollen grains. The main characteristic feature that indicates the need for this remedy is violent, spasmodic sneezing followed by eye discharges. Along with this, itching and tickling sensations in the nose are present, which the person tends to rub excessively. Running nose with copious watery discharge, severe pain in the head in the frontal area, and obstruction of nostrils on alternate sides may also be present.
Key indications for using Sabadilla for Allergy:
-Violent sneezing
– Sneezing with itching, tickling in the nose
– Frontal pain in head
Arsenic Album – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Copious Nasal Discharge
Arsenic Album is a well-indicated homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy with profuse watery nasal discharge and sneezing. The discharges are frequent and cause an itching, burning sensation in the nose. Acrid discharges can irritate the upper lip. The symptoms tend to get worse in the open air while staying indoors helps relieve the symptoms.
Key Indications for using Arsenic for Allergy:
– Copious watery discharge from the nose with sneezing
– Acrid, burning, excoriating nasal discharge
– Worsening of symptoms outdoors
Allium Cepa – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Sneezing and Watery Eyes
Allium Cepa is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared from a plant called ‘red onion’ that belongs to the natural order Liliaceae. Sneezing with a runny nose and watery eyes are the main guiding symptoms to use Allium Cepa. The nasal discharges are acrid, burning and copious, with constant sneezing. Sneezing tends to worsen upon entering a warm room. A crawling, tingling, itching sensation in nostrils and itching in the throat is present. Allium Cepa is also indicated for cases where there is violent sneezing immediately upon rising from the bed. This medicine works well to treat pollen allergies and hay fever that appear during the spring season.
Key indications for using Allium Cepa for Allergy:
-Acrid, burning nasal discharge
– Bland eye discharge
– Hay fever in Spring
Euphrasia Officinalis – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Itchy, Watery Eyes
Homeopathic medicine Euphrasia Officinalis is prepared from the plant called ‘Eyebright.’ It belongs to the family of Scrophulariaceae. It is used to treat pollen allergy which causes symptoms like itchy, watery eyes and coryza (inflammation of the mucous membrane). The eye discharges are profuse and acrid. The discharges cause burning, biting, smarting, and scalding in the eyes. Eyes get red along with swelling of lids. Watery, profuse discharge from the nose (bland in nature) are noted. In some cases, fluent coryza during the day and obstruction of the nose at night is present. A cough and expulsion of phlegm may appear in the morning.
Key indications for using Euphrasia for Allergies:
– Profuse, acrid, burning eye discharges
– Red, itchy eyes
– Profuse watery nasal discharges
Other Important Homeopathic Medicines for Pollen Allergy
Arsenic Iod – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Burning Nasal Discharge
Arsenic Iod is an effective homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy with burning nasal discharge. Thin, watery, hot discharge drips from the nose. The discharge tends to cause soreness and redness of the upper lip. Irritation, tingling of the nose with a constant desire to sneeze is present. Irritating watery secretions and marked burning and smarting in eyes are also noted.
Arum Triphyllum – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Nasal Discharge and Stuffy Nose
Arum Triphyllum is a homeopathic medicine prepared from Indian turnip that belongs to the family Araceae. Fluent acrid discharge from the nose with a blocked nose, increased mouth breathing, raw and sore nostrils, irritated upper lip from the discharge, pain at the root of the nose and night sneezing are the indicating symptoms of this remedy.
Arundo Mauri – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Itching in Nostrils, Palate, and Eyes
Homeopathic medicine Arundo Mauri is prepared from Italian grass of the natural order Gramineae. Itching in nostrils, palate (roof of the mouth), and eyes are the key indications to use this medicine. Coryza and sneezing, loss of smell and prickling and burning in the eyes may also be present.
Arsenic Album – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Wheezing
Arsenic Album is a homeopathic remedy used to treat pollen allergy with difficulty in breathing, wheezing in the chest (asthmatic complaint), suffocation and shortness of breath. Breathing is quick, short and anxious. The person cannot breathe adequately. Tightness, constriction, and oppression in the chest are present. The symptoms may get worse at midnight. A cough with thick, yellow-green mucus, sneezing with burning, biting, copious watery coryza is present. The nose may feel blocked, and the person may feel anxious and restless.
Wyethia – Homeopathic Medicine for allergy with Itching Palate and Dry, Hacking Cough
Wyethia is a homeopathic medicine prepared from the root of plant wyethia helenoides of the natural order Compositae. The characteristic features to use it are itching of palate and dry, hacking cough. It is also indicated for cases with itching inner canthi of eyes and allergic asthma.
Aralia Racemosa – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Frequent Sneezing
Aralia Racemosa is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared from the plant American Spikenard. It belongs to the natural order Araliaceae. It is used to treat pollen allergy accompanied by frequent sneezing and watery discharges from the nose.
Allium Cepa – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy during Spring
Allium Cepa is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared from red onion of natural order Liliaceae. Allium Cepa is prominently indicated homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy in the spring season. The symptoms include fluent watery discharge from the nose, sneezing and watery eyes. The nasal discharge is copious and acrid, causing burning in the nose. Sneezing tends to worsen upon entering a warm room. Crawling, tingling, itching sensation in the nostrils is present. Itching in the throat is also present.
Dulcamara – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy from Fresh Mown Grass
Dulcamara is a homeopathic medicine prepared from the plant ‘Woody Nightshade.’ It belongs to the natural order Solanaceae. It is used to pollen allergy caused by freshly mown grass. The person needing this medicine may have profuse watery nasal discharges or nasal blockage. Watery discharge from the nose tends to get worse in the open air. Constant sneezing, abundant watering from the eyes, and swelling of eyes are some other symptoms.
Ambrosia – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy from Ragweed
Ambrosia is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared from the ‘Roman Wormwood’ plant of the family Composite. It is an excellent homeopathic medicine to combat pollen allergy caused by ragweed. The characteristic features arising include watery eyes and intolerable itching of eyelids. Burning and smarting in eyes is also present. A feeling of stuffiness in the nose with a watery nasal discharge is present. Violent sneezing that can cause nosebleeds may occur. Sinus congestion along with a tickling cough is another accompanying feature. Ambrosia is also used as a preventive measure for ragweed allergies, and its use is recommended before the ragweed season.
Galphimia Glauca – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Burning Discharges from Eyes and Nose
Galphimia Glauca is a significant homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy prepared from the plant ‘Galphimia Glauca,’ of the natural order Malpighiaceae. Dried leaves and flowers of this plant are used for medicinal preparation. It is indicated for burning discharges from the eyes and nose. Sneezing also appears to worsen in the morning. Itching in eyes (especially in the morning) and swelling of the eyelids is also noted.
Histaminum – Homeopathic Medicine for Pollen Allergy
Histaminum is an effective homeopathic medicine for treating pollen allergy. It helps reduce the hypersensitivity of the immune system. Histaminum helps in controlling symptoms of pollen allergy, like sneezing, runny nose, and congestion. It also helps in asthmatic conditions arising from allergies.
Justicia Adhatoda – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Sneezing Fits and Watery Eyes
Justicia Adhatoda is a homeopathic medicine prepared from the fresh leaves of the plant Malabar Nut of natural order Acanthaceae. Fits of sneezing with watery eyes are the main indicative symptoms of using this medicine. Profuse coryza (inflammation of mucous membranes), loss of smell and paroxysmal (sudden, intense) coughing with tightness in chest and difficulty in breathing are some other indicating symptoms.
Luffa Operculata – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Stuffy Nose and Sneezing
Luffa Operculata is a homeopathic medicine prepared from the Cabacinha plant (also known as Esponjilla). The natural order of this plant is Cucurbitaceae. This medicine is used for pollen allergy with a stuffy nose and sneezing. Sometimes, a bland nasal discharge may be present. Burning, itching at the outer corners of the eyes, nasal polyps (non-cancerous growths inside the nose) and sinusitis complaints may also be present.
Cardiospermum – Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy with Sneezing in the Morning
Cardiospermum is a homeopathic medicine prepared from the Ballon Vine plant. Its natural order is Sapindaceae. It is mainly used in cases of pollen allergy when sneezing appears in the morning upon waking. Itchy, watery eyes, obstruction of the nose, sinus congestion and a dry throat with scratchiness may arise along with other symptoms.
Causes of Pollen Allergies
The most common cause of pollen allergies is, of course, pollen grains spread by plants. The common sources of pollens include grass, trees, and weeds.
Grass – The common grass species that tend that cause pollen allergies include ryegrass, Timothy, and Bermuda. The pollination periods of these grasses are different, and a person allergic to a specific type of grass pollen will develop allergies in the corresponding season.
Ryegrass produces pollen throughout Spring to Fall, while Timothy produces pollen during the months of June and July. Bermuda produces pollen from May to September.
Trees – The common trees that are known to cause pollen allergy are birch, oak, and cedar. The pollinating period of these trees during the Spring season.
Weeds – The common weeds that tend to trigger allergies are ragweed and sagebrush. The peak levels of pollen production of ragweed are around mid-September. The pollinating period of sagebrush is mid-August to late September.
Pollen Count
The pollen count is defined as the amount of pollen present in the air at a given place. It is calculated over a period of 24 hours as the number of grains per square meter of air. On the basis of this calculation, the pollen count is divided into high, medium, low, or absent. It includes three types of pollen including weeds, grasses, and trees, as well as mold spores.
The pollen count affects the symptoms of a pollen allergy. A low pollen count does not affect too many people (except for those who are highly sensitive), while a medium-to-high number can give rise to allergic symptoms.
The pollen count in the local area can be checked online through National websites that are updated daily.
The Mechanism of a Pollen Allergy
When an allergen (like pollen) enters the body of a person with a sensitive immune system, it triggers the production of antibodies to fight the foreign particles. These antibodies are small proteins that lock onto the pollen grains, and they also bind to other white blood cells.
The next time pollen enters the nose; these cells break open to release histamine, which is a chemical released by the body to direct an inflammatory response against the foreign bodies. A large amount of histamine released causes itching, swelling of affected tissues, mucus production, muscle spasms, and other symptoms of an allergy.
Preventing Pollen Allergies
Preventing exposure to the allergens is the best way to deal with pollen allergies, especially during the high-allergy seasons. Some measures that can help prevent and manage a pollen allergy include:
Stay informed about the pollen count in your area and avoid exposure to the allergens on high and medium pollen count days. Those who are extremely prone to developing an allergic reaction should be careful even during low pollen counts.
Know your Allergens – Ask an allergist and observe for yourself the allergens that set off your allergies. Avoid exposure to those allergens, especially during the peak allergy season, and take measures to ensure that the allergy does not get triggered.
When the pollen counts are high, it is best to remain indoors in an air-conditioned environment with closed windows.
If you are planning to be outdoors while the allergy season is on, try to be outdoors when the pollen counts are low. Usually, plants pollinate between 5 am to 9 am, so early morning outdoor activities should be avoided. Walking a dog during these hours is also not advised since animals can trap pollen on their fur. Pollen also tends to flow more through the air on windy days.
Using masks to filter out pollen when outdoors is a good way to prevent exposure to the allergens.
Pollen grains can follow you into the house through the clothes, hair, and pets. Changing clothes and showering immediately upon returning home is strongly advised.
Sunglasses should be used to keep the pollen out of the eyes. Eyes irritated by allergies are also more sensitive to light, so sunglasses help prevent further exposure.
Indoor plants that produce pollen are often overlooked. These include ornamental grasses, shrubs, and trees. These should ideally not be kept in the house.
Apart from the allergens, it is also essential to control the irritants that trigger allergic reactions or make their symptoms worse.
Not smoking in the house, avoiding wood fires, and avoiding strong odors off of sprays, paints, disinfectants, and perfumes are some methods to reduce the number of irritants.
Pollen allergies should be treated promptly, especially in acute cases. Where required, prescription medications and antihistamines should be taken to control a severe allergic flare up. However, overuse of conventional medicines like decongestant sprays can cause further problems (like an allergy rebound) and should be used very sparingly. Homeopathic remedies for pollen allergy work particularly well to treat chronic conditions.
My son is suffering from running nose and sneezing problem early morning so please advice me what medicine 💊 should take and looking for your treatment please advise..
Hello Azaraiah, as per the symptoms you have mentioned, you may find Arsenic Album, Sabadilla, and Allium Cepa to be effective remedies for your son’s issues. However, a complete case assessment needs to be done to finalize the prescription.
Respected Sir
I am residing in Srinagar and at this moment the pollans of POPLLAR TREE ( THE WOOD OF TREE IS USED TO MAKE KASHMIR WILLOW CRICKET BATS) ARE EVERY WHERE DUE TO WHICH MY WHOLE FAMILY IS SUFFERING FROM ALLEGIC REACTION LEADING TO SNEEZING, MILD RUNNING NOSE AND MILD FIVER TO MY 7 YEARS OLD SON. REQUEST HELP
Hello, these symptoms are a direct immune response to the allergen you have mentioned (poplar wood). The nasal symptoms are collectively known as allergic rhinitis, which is a condition where the body produces a hypersensitive response to an allergen. Homeopathy has an excellent scope of treatment in such cases. Remedies like Allium Cepa, Natrum Mur, Sabadilla, Arsenic Album give good results.
Hi Dr. Sharma,
My daughter is 8 years old and suffering from severe environmental allergies ,its gets worse during the pollen season (spring). She has itching eyes, stuffy nose and coughing heavily. We are using nebulizer for cough and wheezing and Singular + Zyrtec allergy medicine too. Please suggest good homeopathy medicine.
I am suffering from pollen allergy for last 10 years. Apart from sneezing, itching in eyes, watery nose; I had with period of time developed mild lungs asthma. I am taking nasal spray and mouth spray in month of spring. If not, I am short of breath during early morning time. Is there any permanent cure available for this problem in homeopathic ?
Regards
Can homeopathic treat pollen allergy permanently? If yes than how much time does it take? My brother suffers from pollen allergy and he is 9 years old now.
Hello Hadaya, homeopathy works very effectively in young children, and can give excellent results in cases of allergies. For pollen allergies, a year’s consistent treatment can treat the condition to a large extent, and the severity of the symptoms is reduced in the initial months itself.
hello Dr sharma. .my age is 47 years. I am suffering from allergy from pollens since 16 year’s. my symptoms are sneezing, itching in eye ‘s cough and coungestion etc .some times breathing problems also occurs
pls reply
Hello Dr sharma,my 7year old son generally had allergy twice a year-autumn as well as in spring season, I found the reason may b change in weather condition as well as pollens. He has chest congestion,high fever and continuous coughing
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I generally get fever twice in a year. This year I fell sick in May and September, I had high viral mostly viral which took a week to recover (longer than usual) as well as I have allergic bronchial asthma and every night I have to take a pump of foracort 200 inhaler at around 3 to 4 AM to be able to sleep properly else I cant breathe. I also get throat pain frequently all year-round as well as sneezing all the time. I also have a steroid based nasal spray to stop the sneezing but it gives temporary relief. I feel very itchy in throat and the mucus doesn’t seem to go away. I constantly have a feeling to suck the throat to spit out the continuous mucus developing inside. If the mucus problem is persistent for longer periods then I have higher chances of getting viral fever with severe throat pain and cough. I have done an allergic test in which I was found allergic to dust mites, mosquitoes, some kind of fungus and similar organisms (no food allergy, only respiratory). I use air purifier at home, use pollution mask while commuting to work, keep the home very clean & do not use rugs so that there is no dust and fungus. Also I wash beddings and pillows & covers twice in a week so that they don’t collect any dust as well as I use mineral water only for cleaning my nose. But even after doing all this, I sneeze a lot & feel feverish & tired as soon as I get up in morning. I try to do pranayam & anulom-vilom in morning but a runny nose makes it impossible. I keep myself away from cold or eating anything cold like ice cream or curd etc & citrus because it sometimes worsens the condition as its very easy for me to catch cold. So I tend to eat healthy & regular vegetarian Indian food and do little running everyday as an exercise to be active. I am thinking of keeping a journal to track everything (though its a daunting task) because I feel depressed due to my pity situation which isn’t improving. I find myself depending too much on montelukast (antihistamine) but what else can I do to feel normal and motivated every morning when I wake up. I live in Bangalore.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I am suffering from reddish irruption & itching, burning during summer/heat & also in contact with pollen ( flower).
Kindly advise what should I do.
Hello Rama, it seems like you have developed a skin allergy due to a hyperactive immune response towards an allergen (like pollen). In such cases, homeopathic medicines like Natrum Mur and Sulphur can effectively treat the condition. Please refer to a homeopath for a complete case analysis and treatment options.
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Hello Doctor,
I have severe allergy problem after coming to bangalore. i sneeze all the time and have severe itchy eyes . This happens generally during weather change here like from summer to winter during july and later.
Please suggest me some medicine.
Earlier i used to take pulsatilla-200 and was ok but this time same medicine not helping much.
dear sir
my son is 3 years old and he is suffering with sevear eczema from 4 months old
He he is allergic to multiple foods including milk and egg.
Also allergic to pollen, dust mite,mould
during tree pollen season his eczema get worse,
controlling his eczema with high steroid cream Alocon.
could you please give us a long term solution .
my baby is 10 months old and is allergic
he has all time runny nose and itchy eyes plzz tell me any homeopathic treatment
I live in NJ, USA. My problem starts late april to end of May when tree pollens, particularly Birch, oak and Maple are high. Symptoms are typical: Itchy watery eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose, wheeezing some times,. I take Zyrtec, eye drops, inhaler, nasal spray.
Can you recommend any Homeapathic medicine or solution.
Thank you
We live in Nj. My 9 yr old son has bad pollen allergy. It affaects his eyes severely – itching. Redness , morning discharge with not able to open the eyes. Extemely painful. Tried all allopathy. Any remedies.
Hi my 4 year old daughter has tree pollen allergy and she has this dry cough which never goes away can you suggest a homeopathic treatment for this
My daughter is 6 year old we live in North Carolina. From November to March she often has nasal congestion and ear fluid combined with ear pain. When test for allergies, she was found allergic to Maple pollen. But they said this has nothing to do with her ear pain since the pollen season starts just now in March, while she has ear issue since November. She doesnt have any other symptoms – No Cough/No sneeze/No runny nose. Would you please recommend any homeopathic medicine?
Thanks
Hi DR. Sharma,
My 10 year old daughter is suffering fom pollen allergy with lot of runny nose and cough.
I live in Florida.
Is there any general homeopathic medicine for immediate allergy relief for kids and adults.
Please advise.
Regards
Dear sir,
I am suffering in pollen alargy from last 30 years.please suggest homeopathic treatment for it.
i m a patient of pollen allergi pleaze advise me treatment
Dear Dr. Sharma.
I live in Jamshedpur which is an industrial town. In my house where I am living since last 10 years, is having a large lawn with good grass and seasonal flowering plants are planted. During the months Jan to March, the garden is full of flowers. When I am in my office or even out of station I have no problem but the moment I enter my house within no time I start sneezing. Lot of irritation to corners of eyes, running nose and rashes appear to on my face. Nasal congestion in the night while sleeping. A Cetirizine tablet help me some times. To me it looks like Pollen Allergy however I need your help and suggestion. Kindly suggest the remedy to my ailment.
Regards.