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.
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
What homeopathic remedy is best for Juniper allergies?
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?