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Homeopathy for Allergy

Allergy is an abnormal reaction or increased sensitivity to certain substances. The allergic individual produces symptoms when exposed to these substances. Most common allergens are animal dander, pollens, house dust, house mites, moulds, some drugs, and many food stuffs. Bee and wasp stings may cause allergic reactions, with fatal results in rare cases.

What is allergy?

Allergy is an abnormal reaction or increased sensitivity to certain substances.  The allergic individual produces symptoms when exposed to these substances, which are harmless to non-allergic people. The main reason for this is that allergic people make a special type of antibody called immunoglobin E (IgE), which can react with environmental substances in harmful way. These substances which lead to secretion of IgE antibodies are called allergens.

The reaction between allergen and IgE antibodies causes the release of substances such as histamine, which produce allergic symptoms in the skin, the nose, the eyes, the chest, etc.

The most common allergens are animal dander, pollens, house dust, house mites, moulds, some drugs, and many food stuffs, especially fish, eggs, milk, and nuts. Bee and wasp stings may cause allergic reactions, with fatal results in rare cases. Additionally, feathers, wood, dyes, cosmetics, and perfumes may act as allergen.

Two main types

  1. Seasonal allergies like hay fever are more common in the spring when plant pollination begins. Trees and grass cause most symptoms in the spring, while ragweed is responsible for the majority of autumn symptoms.
  2. Perennial allergies are usually year-round problems. Common triggers for perennial allergies include mould spores, pet dander and dust mite.

Common allergens

  1. Pollens (trees, grass, and weeds) 2. Moulds 3. House dust 4. Dust mites 5. Best stings 6. Medications 7. Foods 8. Animals 9. Air pollutants

Allergic reactions or diseases may involve any part of the body; the most frequently involved are the nose and the chest   with resultant symptoms of hay fever, or asthma, respectively. The skin eyes also commonly show allergic symptoms. Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergy (Homeopathy for Food Allergy), which affects many organs at the same time causing a rapid decrease in blood pressure, fainting and occasional death.

(Dr. Bimal Chhajer; allergy; 6-7.)

Symptoms of allergy

Skin related allergy symptoms

  • Itching
  • Redness
  • Burning
  • Eruptions, rashes
  • Dry skin

Eye related allergy

  • Itching from the eyes
  • Redness
  • Watery eyes
  • Foreign body sensation in eyes

Respiratory tract related allergies

  • Wheezing
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Congestion
  • Feeling of suffocation

Allergic rhinitis symptoms

  • Watery or runny nose
  • Itching in the nacres
  • Nasal congestion with stuffy nose
  • Post nasal drooping
  • Itching in the eyes and throat
  • Redness of tip of the nose
  • Watering from eyes may be associated with these symptoms

GIT related allergy symptoms

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Sick feeling
  • Abdominal pain
  • Gas
  • A life threatening allergic reaction to food is called an anaphylactic reaction and symptoms include
  • Wheezing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Severe fall in the blood pressure
  • Difficult swallowing
  • Swelling of lips, mouth and throat
  • Stomach pain
  • Hives
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Diagnosis of allergy

Diagnosis mainly include

Blood test– to detect the presence of IgE antibodies in the blood patch

Skin patch test – performs especially in cases of eczema

Skin prick test – the test involves using a small needle to prick a drop of fluid. Containing a known allergen just under the surface of skin, if there is reaction, it means test is positive and if skin does not react in any way this will indicate a negative result.

Homeopathic treatment of allergy – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat allergy but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned; several well-proved remedies are available for homeopathic treatment of allergy that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Few important remedies for the homeopathic treatment of allergy are given below:

  • Histamine – allergic to dust, strong perfumes
  • Natrum Mur – allergic to bread; acidic food
  • Kali Bich – allergic to beer; malt liquor
  • Sepia – allergic to warm boiled milk
  • Hepar Sulph – allergic to cod liver oil
  • Carbo Veg – Allergic to aspirin; bad liquors, salt butter, bad eggs, poultry items
  • Sulphur – allergic to antibiotic
  • Bryonia – allergic to castor oil
  • Nux Vom – allergic to coffee
  • Apis Mel – allergic to heat
  • Arsenic Album -Allergic to cold drinks; fruits; rotten foods, iodine
  • Dulcamara – allergic to dampness
  • Ailanthus – allergic to smell of flowers
  • Thuja – allergic to sweets; fatty meats, onion
  • Argentum nit – allergic to sugar
  • Tellurium – allergic to rice
  • Petrolium – allergic to cabbage
  • Nitri-spiritus dulcus – allergic to cheese
  • Justicia adhatoda – allergic to dust; coryza with profuse nasal discharge and sneezing in the evening

About the author

Dr. Manisha Bhatia

BHMS, M.D. (Hom), CICH (Greece)
Dr. (Mrs) Manisha Bhatia is a leading homeopathy doctor working in Jaipur, India. She has studied with Prof. George Vithoulkas at the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy. She is the Director of Asha Homeopathy Medical Center, Jaipur's leading clinic for homeopathy treatment and has been practicing since 2004.

She writes for Hpathy.com about homeopathic medicines and their therapeutic indications and homeopathy treatment in various diseases. She is also Associate Professor, HoD and PG Guide at S.K. Homeopathy Medical College. To consult her online, - visit Dr. Bhatia's website.

40 Comments

  • Sir,

    I am very fond of Homeopathic treatment. I love Homeopathy. Thanks for all the Great Information.

    Veena
    Chennai, India.

    • Homoeopathy is not just an indication given above that to treat a patient . It is more than that. It starts with individualization of patient with that of medicine and then that medicine is suitable for that patient regarding particular disease

  • Hi,
    I found this information very useful to me and this is the exact information about allergy. Because I consulted a doctor in Apollo Hospital New Delhi. He also said the same thing and did a IgE test.

    Thanks
    Arun

  • Sir, can allergic rehinities cured completed by homeopathic treatment…if yes then suggest me about good doctor in channai…plz.

  • I am also very much keen to know what are the very effective medicines in Homoeopathy for Dust & Moisture allergy (in allergy, I could not manage day to day activities even).
    Sir, whether this type of allergy is completely curable thru Homoeo treatment? If so could you please help me to find a solution.

  • I & my hole family believe in Homeopath. it not like as allopathic medicien it take more time than other medicine. But some doctor earn much than medicien cost, which is diffcult to pay for poor people.

  • Sir, My female child had skin allergy i.e itching, redness, rashes, dry skin (especially in winter). Secondly this type of allergy usually occurs when she comes in contacts with animals like chicken, goat etc. She is healthy, fair, less\slow responsive, etc.
    Now i started giving her graphite-200, twice a day. It shows fair results. What should i do more??

  • Hi, I am Venkat from chennai, India. Whenever I go to India I get severe dust allergy(House dust was positive in test). My eyes become blood red and itchy, both noses get blocked, full of phlegm in chest could not breathe. I am suffering everytime I go to my hometown. Once I come back to Dubai, I become alright. Please help me. If this continues I cannot settle in my hometown. Pl help me.

    Yesterday I suffered the most in my life. I came back from my vacation. Wheezing started 2 days before I left. In flight it became very severe. I reached dubai and from there I had to travel another 2 hrs to abudhabi. I had very severe suffocation. blood red eyes itchy, nose blocks, phlegm in chest and wheezing as well. Once I reached my room, I took two puffs of the asthma spray to sleep peacefully. First time I took the spray too. Every time I go on vacation my body reacts more to dust in chennai. Pls help me.

    • Dear Venkat,

      I’m sorry you’re having this problem. Your case must be taken by an experienced homeopath. The homeopath will take much more information and manage your case. Contact the homeopathy organization in your country for a referral. You can find that information here:
      https://hpathy.com/homeopathy-organizations/
      It is impossible to to suggest a remedy in this case without a full case being taken.

      Sincerely
      Alan V. Schmukler

    • Please consult Dr gosain address is 210 sec-14 gurgaon.on internet .He is best homeopathy dctr.

      Rahul.

  • Dear sir, my son is suffering thru skin allergy n chest conjestion…since he was of 21 days he is suffering.now he is 4 yrs 4 months.i am giving him homeopathy treatment since 4 yrs..but still no major improvements are seen.i stay in kolkata, if u can suggest me a good homeopathy doctor here in kolkata it will be a great favour to me.kindly revert back.regards.
    Mousumi.

  • Wat about alcoholic allergy ..when I take alcohol..next day I feel sick and feverish…and I am taking thyroid medicine
    .. hypothyroid….(thyroidinum 3x )is there any solution to cure from alcohol allergy….please help….

  • Sir i am allergic to lignocaine. You can also say i am allergic to local anesthesia. So there any solution for this allergy. Please revert me

  • Problems from nose cuf every year for last 8 years just starts at the time just starting rany season and up to December. …

  • I have suffering from a Skin related allergy symptoms

    Itching
    Redness
    rashes
    Dry skin please advise me treatment medicine

    • There are the exact symptoms I have for skin allergy, please if some one can tell me the homeopathy treatment for. I would appreciate for this kind reply.

  • Sir i am suffering from dust allerge and taking homepathy madicen last from 1year but i am not getting complete relief please suggest me the proper medicine its humble request

  • Thank you for this article it was very helpful. However I have or it appears that I have, we can got leaky gut. As a result I need a higher level type of treatment to bring the auto immune reaction back into check. I have just begun working with an acupuncturist trained in Chinese medicine. Based on what I’m reading here i’m wondering about using a combination of histamine, lycopodium, and arsenicum album. Please let me know if they might work generally speaking to help reduce overall inflammation and bring things back in to check. When I was taking them about a year i’ll go for other things I seem to be feeling amazingly healthy

  • sir
    I am suffering from itching. smaller red patches. eye itching.snizing.
    pls inform what type of allergy shows that symptoms
    pls suggest homeopathy treatment sir

  • Hello sir I m suffering allergy from 1 year but still not conform from which thing is happened I show many doctor in Dubai plz can u tell me some suggestions or good doctor in India.

  • Sufferings include itching/redness/swellings/suffocation. Since long. Taken Allegra/Odimont LC/Montaire LC. But, to no avail.

    Very high IgE reading.

    Plz suggest homeopathic remedy.
    I am F-42.

  • Sufferings include itching/redness/swellings/suffocation. Since long. Taken Allegra/Odimont LC/Montaire LC. But, to no avail.

    Very high IgE reading.

    Plz suggest homeopathic remedy.
    I am F-42.a

  • Sir i m praveen kumar from katihar district of india. Few years back i had dyed my hair with ayurvedic dye liquid namely “super vasmol” after few days my head begun to itchying & some paches on my scalp skin & skin became white & silvery. Now this symptoms spread to all part of my body. Then me visited dermatologyst (MD) he told me that this is case of psoriasis and doctor prescribed to use salcilic acid etc. But not my skin got cured. Plz suggest what to do ?

  • Dear Doctor,

    My daughter, aged 8+ years suffer from allergic cough during every season change or exposure to dust. She takes Buticord inhaler everyday but still problem persists. Please guide me how we can consult you for homeo medicines for her complete cure.

  • hello sir,when i eat sweets made of (palmoil,ghee,or any oil) i get wheezing problem especially in the night.the problem aggravates just before going to bed and sometimes i wakeup due to breathing problem at 2-3 am in the midnight.after an hour or so it subsides and only then it allows me to sleep.kindly suggest a good homeo remedy for the same.
    Thanks
    Raj

  • I am very proud from the homeopathic medicine. Thanks all the researcher of homeopathic treatment.

    Thanks
    Krishna
    Dept. Physics
    Talipur ,Farakka, Msd, WB

  • My grand daughter is allergic to all nuts. I did not see anything mentioned in your paper. Is there a treatment for this kind of allergy?

  • Sir
    Maine ayurved ki health tables use ki thi 30 din khane ke bad ab hamare face pe dane (spore ) nikal aaye hai jo drug ka side effect hai to aap hame ab bataeye ki mai homeopath ki kon se medicine use karoo

  • Please suggest medicine and dosges to treat cold allergies like coconut water,cold drinks,coller,fan,cloudy weather etc

  • Respiratory tract related allergies

    Wheezing
    Cough
    Shortness of breath
    Congestion
    Feeling of suffocation

  • Dear doctor
    I have allergy to some medicine and some time allergy to food intake please suggest medicine.
    Thanks.

  • I am Anirban from kolkata,I have all allergy related problems,please suggest me best doctor in Kolkata who can diagnose me properly and treat me well to cure allery and asthma totally.

  • Sir, I am suffering from running nose, nose itching, sneezing non stop, breathing problem, due to allergy. Main reason is dust, or change of climate. I feel better in mild cold weather, but excess of heat or cold weather created the above problem. I am trying homeopathy since 10 years and changed various doctor but no one is giving complete relief. Their medicine give relief for some time but against it starts. I don’t want to take allopathy and full faith in homeopathy will you please help me. When it becomes acute than I have to montelukast/levocetrizine. It give immediate relief.

  • I have allergy to Shell foods ( like prons, crabs etc..) and also to dust. I have problem of running nose and sneezing. If I inhale any masala (during cooking), I also start sneezing. Any medication in Homeopathy ?

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