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An Herbal Remedy for Allergies?

If you've got nasal allergies, you know what a godsend antihistamines, inhalers, and nasal sprays. This herbal remedy is winning votes now, too.

It's called butterbur. In a recent small study, butterbur tablets held their own -- helping relieve sneezing, congestion, runny noses, and itchy, watery eyes. But there are cautions.

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SummerInTh...

2 of 2 people found this helpful.

5/30/2008 6:33:00 PM

I've found that a cup of chamomile tea before bed cuts most of my allergy symptoms the next day. If I forget the tea I REALLY notice a difference.

sugarbaby1

2 of 3 people found this helpful.

5/15/2008 8:23:06 PM

Breathing in the vapors from eucaliptus leaves put in hot water, cover head. Then take a cup of hot tea made with eucaliptus leaves honey and lemon. The sneezing stops inmediately.

[Edited by sugarbaby1 on 5/15/2008 8:24:39 PM]

judy59

5 of 5 people found this helpful.

5/13/2008 5:27:40 PM

The saline spray in the nostril is good year round,helps keep winter colds away.I found if you start taking Alfalfa tabs daily about 1-2 monthsbefore pollen season starts & continue taking it,your allergies will be almost non-existent.

clownfish

7 of 8 people found this helpful.

5/12/2008 7:04:37 PM

I have found garlic to help w/my allergies. Oreganol also helps!!

GR84ME

5 of 6 people found this helpful.

5/11/2008 7:04:53 PM

I swithched to butterbur over a year ago, initialy because every other made me so drowsey, not only am I not drowsey but it works so much better for me, my Doc. also recomended a nasal drop called ponaris that when my sinus/nose is irritated seems to really help.

FAAGAL

6 of 9 people found this helpful.

5/10/2008 12:16:04 PM

I have eliminated all forms of sugar flour and wheat from my diet. I have joined Food Addicts Anonymous a 12 step program. We weigh our portions share our experience strength and hope. We eat whole grains fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables, lean protein and vegetable based oils. I have never felt better in my life.

jopea1

9 of 9 people found this helpful.

5/10/2008 8:32:36 AM

quiting dairy, sugar and wheat are the single most important thing we can do...Also the hardest thing to do!!

Sportychick

7 of 7 people found this helpful.

5/10/2008 7:15:20 AM

My total well being improved and my allergies left when I stoped eating dairy sugar and wheat.My digestion also improved when I no longer had these foods in my diet.

Wynn

5 of 5 people found this helpful.

5/10/2008 12:08:56 AM

Virtually all of my allergies have gone away since I stopped eating wheat and things made from (and with) yeast. Plus, as added bonuses, my fibromyalgia is only a fraction of what it was and the black smudges under my eyes (that I've had since I was a child) are greatly reduced. Research food allergies and test yourself!! Do it asap. Use elimination diets and fasts, don't rely on lab tests (like Celiac). I tested negative for Celiac 3 times.

missbetsy

2 of 3 people found this helpful.

5/9/2008 4:40:07 PM

I've had a chronic cough for 15 years and have been through all the traditional routes of medical treatment. These include changing blood pressure meds, pulmonary docs, allergists, food allergists, many over-the-counter decongestants, cough suppressants, and some herbal meds. I've tried them all and nothing has helped. I have very good health in every other way. Any insight or suggestions?

CanSalsa

3 of 3 people found this helpful.

5/9/2008 1:09:28 PM

I agree with the Oil of Oregano; have used it for many things. However, I began using Quercetin about 2 years ago when I discovered these allergies. It works for me!

vojanne

4 of 5 people found this helpful.

5/9/2008 12:21:41 PM

I HAVE FOUND ZICAM, THE WHOLISTIC NASAL GEL, ALLERGY, AND COLD FORMULAS, TO BE INCREDIBLE ADDITIONS TO MY OTC MEDS. THEY MUST BE TAKEN AS DIRECTED,HOWEVER. PEOPLE HAVE TAKEN THEM AS NASAL SPRAY AND SNIFFED THEM AND HAVE DAMAGED THEIR NASAL MEMBRANES. THE GEL REQUIRES A TINY DROP OF GEL 1/8 INCH INTO THE NOSTRIL, THEN PINCH THE NOSTRIL FOR 5 SECONDS, AND ALMOST INSTANTLY. NASAL CONGESTION IS RELIEVED. TAKE THE COLD FORMULA IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU FEEL THE COLD COMING ON, AND YOU'LL FEEL BETTER THE NEXT DAY. I NOTICE THAT ZICAM NOW HAS FORMULAS THAT EQUAL AFRIN AND OTHER REMEDIES, BUT SINCE I'VE DISCOVERED THE WHOLISTIC FORMULA, I DON'T USE THE OTHERS.

analyst

2 of 2 people found this helpful.

5/9/2008 11:18:40 AM

I had used most prescription allergy meds for years with limited relief, until I read about Stinging Nettle. I have been using this for 4 years now and never felt better.

lizvinston

3 of 3 people found this helpful.

5/9/2008 10:08:44 AM

I use Oil of Oregano 1 drop split in 2 and rub it under my grand daughter's feet when she sleeps at night for allergies.
For her mom, i give her HAS (stands for ayfever, Allergy and Sinus)- she swears by it for pollen and seasonal allergies. http://www.herbalremedies.com/72.html

jcandjes

13 of 23 people found this helpful.

5/5/2008 2:27:41 PM

I don't know about butterbur, but I do know about Shaklee's alfalfa tablets. They have helped me many times. You have to megadose on them, but don't have any side affects that I'm aware of. A normal dose is 10 tabs per day. I would take up to 75 per day for the first week and then do the normal dosage. Works wonderfully well. Used it primarily during pregnancy when allergy tqabs are taboo.

grandmall3042

44 of 44 people found this helpful.

5/4/2008 6:44:03 AM

Viruses and bacteria cannot live in nostrils that have been washed with saline mist. Also, they hate vitamin C. I take 1,000mg in the am and l,000 in the pm. I never have flu, colds, arthritis or any of the other things that most teachers have

grandmall3042

45 of 46 people found this helpful.