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The sudden appearance of symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes as a result of inhaling pollens is known as 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. 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.
Homeopathic medicines can effectively manage an acute allergic reaction and also work well to treat the chronic tendency towards pollen allergy. Allergic symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, blocked nose, itchy eyes, redness of eye, eye watering, itching in throat, cough can be managed magnificently with the use of homeopathic medicines. Antihistamines, nasal sprays 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. Homeopathic medicines, on the other hand, have no side effects. Where required in severe cases, like asthma, allopathic medications and antihistamines can be taken to control a severe allergic flare up. However, overuse of conventional medicines like decongestant nasal sprays can cause further problems (like an allergy rebound) and should be used very sparingly.
Homeopathic medicines help in cases of pollen allergy by moderating the overactive immune system. Once the immune system is well moderated, relief sets in. Initially the acute symptoms are relieved wonderfully. Afterwards the chronicity of the complaint is treated. With the use of homeopathic medicines, the intensity and occurrence of the symptoms gradually decrease with every episode. Under the guidance of a homeopathic doctor, most cases recover completely. The results however vary from case to case.
The homeopathic prescription for pollen allergy is totally symptom based. It means the medicine is provided as per the characteristic symptoms in every case after detailed case study. Hence, the homeopathic medication for every case differs so does the potency and repetition of medicine. One should always take homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopath to get best results.
Homeopathic medicines are totally safe and natural remedies for seasonal pollen allergies. They have zero side effects. Besides being safe to use, they cause no suppression at all. This treatment focuses to cure the complaint from its root rather than suppressing symptoms temporarily. Another positive aspect of this treatment is that they never cause any addiction and can be easily discontinued once recovery occurs.
Top 11 Homeopathic Medicines for Seasonal Pollen Allergy
The top recommended homeopathic medicines for pollen allergy are Natrum Mur, Allium Cepa, Sabadilla, Arsenic Album, Euphrasia, Arundo Mauri, Wyethia, Galphimia Glauca, Histaminum, Luffa Operculata and Cardiospermum.
1.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 suffers violent sneezing (that gets worse early in the morning). Besides, watery discharge appears from the nose and eyes. Natrum Mur is also indicated when runny nose alternates with a stuffy one. Tickling in the throat along with cough may also be present.
When to use Natrum Mur?
This medicine is highly recommended to manage intense sneezing episodes along with watering from nose and eyes in cases of pollen allergy.
How to use Natrum Mur?
This medicine gives wonderful results in 6X potency that can be taken three to four times a day as per intensity of the complaint.
2. Allium Cepa – For Sneezing and Nasal Discharge Causing Burning In Nose
Allium Cepa is a well-indicated medicine for managing sneezing with profuse watery nasal discharge that causes burning in the nose. Sneezing tends to worsen upon entering a warm room. Allium Cepa is also indicated for cases where there is violent sneezing immediately on rising from the bed. A crawling, tingling, itchy sensation in the nostrils and itching is felt in the throat. There is watering from eyes. This medicine works well to treat pollen allergies and hay fever that appear during the spring season.
When to use Allium Cepa?
This medicine proves effective in pollen allergy cases when there is acute sneezing and watery discharge from nose which leads to burning in the nose.
How to use Allium Cepa?
Though this medicine can be used in both low and high potencies, initially it is safe to take 30C potency twice or thrice a day.
3. Sabadilla –For Sneezing, Nasal Discharge With Pain In Forehead
Sabadilla is the next prominent medicine for allergy caused by pollen grains. The characteristic feature that indicates the need for this remedy is violent sneezing, and nasal watery discharge with pain in the forehead area. Besides, itching and tickling sensations are felt in the nose, which makes the person rub the nose excessively. There may be blockage of nose on alternate sides.
When to use Sabadilla?
Sabadilla is an excellent choice of medicine for pollen allergy when there is marked sneezing attended with watery nasal discharge and pain in forehead.
How to use Sabadilla?
It can be used in 30C potency twice or thrice a day. It can also be used in 200C potency but only under the supervision of a homeopathic physician.
4. Arsenic Album – For Nasal Discharge Causing Burning In Nose And On Upper Lip
Arsenic Album is a suitable homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy with profuse watery nasal discharge and sneezing. The discharges cause burning sensation in the nose and irritate the upper lip. The symptoms tend to get worse in open air while staying indoors helps relieve the symptoms.
When to use Arsenic Album?
This medicine should be considered for managing pollen allergy with excessive watery nasal discharge that leads to burning inside nose and on the upper lip.
How to use Arsenic Album?
This medicine can be taken in 30C potency. The dose should be just once a day.
5. Euphrasia – For Itchy, Watery, Red Eyes
Euphrasia treats pollen allergy which causes symptoms like itchy, watery, red eyes. The eye watering is profuse. It cause burning, biting, smarting, and scalding in the eyes. Swelling of lids may occur. Watery, profuse discharge from the nose (bland in nature) is also noted. In some cases, there is profuse discharge from the nose during the day and obstruction of the nose at night.
When to use Euphrasia?
This medicine is most suitable to treat itching in thr eyes along with eye watering and redness in cases of pollen allergy.
How to use Euphrasia?
From low to high potency, it works well in all potencies. Initially, it is best to use it in 30C potency two to three times a day.
6. Arundo Mauri – For Allergy With Itching In Nostrils, Palate, And Eyes
Homeopathic medicine Arundo Mauri is the topmost medicine for managing itching in nostrils, palate (roof of the mouth), and eyes. Coryza and sneezing, loss of smell and prickling and burning in the eyes may also be present.
When to use Arundo Mauri?
The key indications to use this medicine in cases of pollen allergy are itching in nose, palate and eyes.
How to use Arundo Mauri?
This medicine can be taken in 30C potency once or twice a day. High potencies should be used under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor.
7. Wyethia – For Itching on Palate and Dry, Hacking Cough
Wyethia is a beneficial homeopathic medicine for itching of palate. There is dry, hacking cough. It is also indicated for cases with itching in inner canthi of eyes and allergic asthma.
When to use Wyethia?
The characteristic feature to use this medicine is itching on the palate and a dry cough in pollen allergy cases.
How to use Wyethia?
One can take this medicine once or twice a day in 30C power.
8. Galphimia Glauca – For Allergy with Burning Discharges from Eyes and Nose
Galphimia Glauca is a significant homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy when there is burning discharges from the eyes and nose. Sneezing also appears which worsens in the morning. Itching in eyes (especially in the morning) and swelling of the eyelids is also noted.
When to use Galphimia Glauca?
This medicine should be opted to treat pollen allergy with discharges from eyes and nose attended with burning sensation.
How to use Galphimia Glauca?
It can be used in 30C potency once a day.
9. Histaminum – Homeopathic Medicine for Pollen Allergy
Histaminum is another useful 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 nasal congestion. It also helps in asthmatic conditions arising from allergies.
When to use Histaminum?
This medicine suits well pollen allergy cases with sneezing, watery discharge from nose and blocked nose.
How to use Histaminum?
Histaminum can be utilized once a day in 30C potency.
10. Luffa Operculata – For Allergy with Stuffy Nose and Sneezing
Luffa Operculata is indicated 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.
When to use Luffa Operculata?
This medicine is indicated for treating sneezing along with nasal blockage in cases of pollen allergy.
How to use Luffa Operculata?
This medicine is usually preferred in 30C potency once a day.
11. Cardiospermum – For Allergy with Sneezing in the Morning
Cardiospermum is effective for 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.
When to use Cardiospermum?
Cardiospermum works well to treat pollen allergy with prominent sneezing in morning on waking.
How to use Cardiospermum?
It is recommended to take Cardiospermum once a day in 30C power.
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
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.
Dear dr sharma
I hove allergy and pollen allergy problems during spring and winter season, and slso suffering from gastric and allergy problems. Du to these problems I also usually suffering from anxiety and depression.
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Hello Dr.Sharma.
I have been suffering with chronic Rhinitis for many years because I live in Florida which has oak trees everywhere including my property. I saw an allergist over ten years ago and I told him my issues started when I started walking early in the morning in the park which is populated with oak trees. He did the skin test and told me he thinks my allergy issue was caused by mold and dust mites and treated me with once a month shot for 5yrs but no relief from my sinus issues. I never went back to an allergist since then. I use a prescription med called Doxepin 50mg for stress and found it gives me some relief from my sinus issues because it doubles as a powerful H1 antagonist, I’m looking for some type of homeopathic treatment for my chronic Rhinitis. Could you help me?
Dr. Sharma,
This is the first time that I have been bothered by allergies. I have been getting dizzy after going outside. Which remedy would you recommend? Before the onset of dizziness, I had sharp pain in my temples and congestion. After several days inside, upon standing after lying down, I blew my nose several times, discharging clear mucus.
I am an out-of-doors advocate and do landscape gardening. I’m hoping an N-95 mask will allow me to continue my outside work while the mornings are still cool. Hot and humid weather does not agree with me at all. I have been hearing my pulse in my right hear for many months. I live in Philadelphia, Pa.
Thank you so much for your assistance in this matter,
Sincerely,
Gina Burnett
Hi , Doc Sharma ! I started having allergies this year in March . My symptoms are more like feel congestion in sinus area . I feel pressure on my nose , forehead , facial area , I feel congestion in my ears too . I feel like clogged but nothing is coming out . I tried all meds and nasal spray my Doc prescribed . nothing is not really helping . its more like sinus pressure thing . Please let me know if you have any treatment for that .
Thank you ,
Hi, Dear, Doctor Shama, garu,we are in usa Marlboro. my grand son got nosebleed so many times in a week, very little blood will come out.so, please suggest me me some homeopathic medicine. Thank you.
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Dear Dr sharma, i have Tree pollen allaergy, Elm Ragweed and oak mainly, please suggest me a medicine, regards rakesh
My wife a diabetic is sufferibg from blocked nose..she feels heaviness and something full in the upper portion of thenose…nowater dicharge from the nose..brathing problem is much and it increased in the evening……after sleep she does not feel any breething problem….in the morning her problem are less but increases in tday time and worsens in the evening…during breathing problem she cannot speak well and well audible…she is 72 and suffering with this for last two years….treatment for this she consulted allopath and homeopath doctors.pl advise
I am suffering from skin allergies. The symptoms are appearance of dark red almost black spots on hands and arms. The spots appear in various sizes from 1 cm to 2-3 inches diameter. There is no itching. The spots fade off gradually and disappear in about 2-3 weeks. The cause has been identified as allergic to some grasses, plants, saw dust etc. Can you please suggest some homeopathic medicine for this. I have also been found to be allergic to cucumber, grapes, milk, and have been advised to not consume these and sour things like raw tomato, lemon, milk and milk products etc.
I have a persistent cough. It gets worse some days, and feels like it may resolve others. It started last October. Not really productive, taking Mucinex at night to keep chest from getting tight. Drinking water only. DM2 and chronic bronchitis. Sometimes become SOB if coughing is continuous. Sometimes coughing is so deep it triggers gag reflex. Sometimes presents as a tickling in throat. Voice has become brassy with persistent and deep bronchial cough. Some post nasal drip, good days and not so good. Any sputum is clear and/or frothy. Any ideas of how to minimize or get rid of the cough?
I have an allergic reaction to orange tree blooming flowers. I don’t like the smell and it makes me tired with faint feeling of irritation in my eyes. I want to exhale strongly through my nose to not breathe in. No severe symptoms…just irritably uncomfortable. I live near big mono culture orange orchards but i wasn’t born in this area so i guess i didn’t develop a natural immunity i may have had if i had been exposed to orange trees in childhood. Is there a particular homeopathic remedy/remedies for orange tree allergy?
Thanks
Christie
Very useful and informative website.
Hi Dr Sharma ji,
We are best in west Africa and my wife 64 years age has allergy to unknown items, when we in India no allergy even test does not show any results but when we are back Lagos it starts with Violent Sneezing, Running Nose, watery eyes and problem with bright Light
She has been using Cetirizine and Allegra tablets which were giving her bit of relief but now it does not work as it use to work.
We have been trying natural treatment as well like Local Honey and Lemon with Ginger which for some days work but after that it does not,
I will appreciate if you can recommend some homeopathic or natural remedies for this
I want her to start Arsenicum 30 Albumin please advise other Homeopathy medicine available is Dr Reckeweg R5 dation on medicines and od
Kindly advise your views and recommendations to enable us to organize the medicines from India through someone .
Your kind response will be highly appreciated
with regards
Deen
Dear I have serious issue with pollen allergies. My mail problem is cough at night. I cough 10 min after I lay down and cough for 2 hours non stop. I cant sleep at all. I cough dry , from throat my nose is blocked sometimes, sometimes I have white eatery mucus.
Sir,
My grand son aged 3 yrs and 6 months , weight 15 kgs., is suffering from allergic cough and cold most of the year, mainly in March- April and October – December every year. His symptoms are flow from nose, red eyes, sneezing and after 1/2 days cough starts. During the years Prickly Heat type skin rash appears on upper body ( front and back side) . It disappears after using ABZORB powder . He is always under Homeopathy treatment . When Homeopathy fails he is given alopathy Allergy medicine . Please advise me how he can be free from allergy / suffering . I want to know whether Dr. Reckeweg R 84 inhalent – Allergy drops will be suitable for him .
With regards,
Sudhir Saha
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Hello Dear Dr. Sharma,
I am a 75 yr. old youngish women. I have had ongoing symptoms over the years of what appears to be related to allergy season (but have it during other times too, even in winter and off and on all year long). Usually always accompanied by constant off and on drainage (or light drip) of phlegm and/or with little drainage from nose. Symptoms can occur off and on throughout the day, and comes and goes, with somedays no symptoms.
CURRENTLY:
** Over the last month (up to today) having constant & continual drainage of phlegm at the back of the throat that at times feels thin or thicker. It feels like it hangs at back of throat & is stuck. At times the drainage of phlegm seems worse. I am not able to cough-up or spit out phlegm in throat (and normal color). Seems constant on a daily basis, throughout the day (worse) and evening.
I have occasional light coughing and/or sneezing during day & little in evening. I have NO nasal drip from nose and no headaches etc.
Over the last two weeks I seem to have developed what feels like a light sore throat (that at times feels as if it is a little scratchy and seems like a very light burning at times) that never goes away. Just seems to stay. Throat does not hurt like having a terrible cold with sore throat. Eating food does not bother my throat.
I use the word ‘seems’ because it is hard to describe what I am experiencing with the throat, because it is not like a terrible cold with bad cough with lots of sneezing and drainage, I have had over the years.
I have a few homeopathic (not all of them) medicines here at home. I am not able to buy more homeopathic medicines due to lockdown of Covid19 (now 4 weeks and may be another 6 weeks) and not accepting packages also due to the virus.
I worry about my throat issue because last year I had similar symptoms, went to the doctors and found I had Strep Throat and he put me on antibiotics. Can’t get out to visit my doctor due to Covid19 lockdown.
I have been using for the last two weeks a couple of your website recommendation (& others) for two weeks: Individually 2xday: Kali Carb, Kali Bic, and a combination Homeopathic (from an older bottle from Washington Homeopathy): Hydrastis Can., Calcarean Carb and Kali Bic. None of these seem to help.
Two weeks after my disabled veteran husband died in June of 2019, I began to have a number of health problems including 2 surgeries for Cervical cancer Oct. of 2019, radiation therapy in Jan. of 2020, tests and biopsy for large nodule on Thyroid. All health issues have been resolved (except for knee problems needing PT) and am fine now, thank God.
** Another health issue: My biggest issue is sleep deprivation, sleeping very little at a night (maybe a 3 and 4 hours) that has been every night since menopause. Have trouble getting to sleep too. And I wake and doze off and on, all night long too. And I also experience hot flashes, sometimes upper body chest perspiration occurs, not always. Going on for years.
I have a number of Homeopathic medicines but not all, some more well-known one used more often by people. I can’t get to the doctors because of the lockdown due to the Coronavirus. So, I hope I have what you might recommend. If you have any suggestions, could you include in your response, how many Homeopathic meds to take, how often and how to take them for different issues such as throat and sleep.
I would be very grateful and appreciate any help. Thank you so much.
Sincerely, Loretta
I’m allergic to ragweed as well as tree pollen. My symptoms usually only include dry hacking cough a slight runny nose sneezing and the feeling that my head is in a bubble. Which remedy would be the best for me?