Natural Cures for Hay Fever

Allergic Rhinitis; also know as Hay Fever/seasonal allergies. This condition happens to many people especially around the spring when flowers are blooming and pollen is in the air. Hay fever is the result of environmental conditions, predisposed genetics, and the immune system overreacting to pollen.

There are some people that are more prone to developing hay fever, especially those who already have a history of asthma.

Symptoms of Hay Fever.
If you think you are experiencing hay fever but aren't sure, here is a list of symptoms. The symptoms you experience can be attributed to allergens in the air. Symptoms and allergen causing symptoms can vary from one to the other.

• Coughing


• Difficulty breathing


• Headache


• Itchy nose and itchy eyes


• Nasal congestion


• Runny nose


• Sneezing

Although it is called hay fever; a fever rarely accompanies the symptoms. Symptoms can occur at any time throughout the day from early morning, afternoon, to early evening. With flowers in bloom and dust and pollen in the air it causes a hypersensitive reaction when inhaled.

If you do suffer from hay fever you should know what triggers your symptoms and avoid them if you can. This is the first step. Next take action with natural cures. If you are new to natural cures and/or are currently taking medications, check with your physician prior to taking anything new.

Pycnogenol:
Not only is this good for achy joints but it has also been shown to help relieve eye and nasal symptoms of hay fever. It is said this works best for sufferers when taken five weeks before the allergy season.

Raw Honey:
If you can get some homemade honey from the busy bees in your local area, this can reduce symptoms without the possibility of medications. When you are exposed in this way to the pollen that triggers your symptoms, it is similar to receiving allergy shots.

This honey will act as an immune booster and will gradually build up a tolerance and reduce symptoms. Simply add two to three teaspoons daily starting two to three months before allergy season.

Butterbur:
You may also know this as Blessed thistle. The main active components in butterbur are antispasmodic petasin and anti-inflammatory isopetasin.

It may help with headache and is thought to provide natural antihistamine benefits. The general amount to take is 50 mg twice a day.

Mangosteen:
This fruit is indigenous to Southeast Asia and is a natural for curing symptoms of hay fever. The active component is called Xanthones. This was found to have antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties.

Eating generous amounts of the flesh of the fruit will help with hay fever symptoms.