7 Effective Home Remedies For Allergies

Allergy refers to an overreaction by our immune system in response to exposure to certain foreign particles.

Allergens are allergy producing substances which include pollens, dust mites, some food articles, animal proteins and some specific medications.

There are various types of allergies people are suffering from like asthma, chronic sinusitis, chronic rhinitis, chronic cough, sneezing, eczema, skin rashes etc.

# Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)

Tulsi is known as holi basil. It posses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial and immunomodulator properties and widely used in different allergies. It naturally enhances immune system and provides stamina to fight ailments.

# kumari (Aloe vera)

It is most notable plant which has many healing benefits. Aloe Vera is used for the health benefits. It is used topically for conditions like burns, irritation, dryness, sun burn. Aloe Vera is also used orally in conditions like constipation, Allergy, asthma, Cold, Cough etc and also used for enhancing Immune system, Digestive system, Urinary system, Respiratory system.

# Amla (Eemblica officinale)

Amla fruit has number of health benefits on respiratory tract system, GIT, cardiovascular system etc. it is richest source of vitamin C and contains other vitamins and minerals also. It takes care of all the ailments and improves eye sight. It is an effective laxative with haritaki and babhitaki (Triphala).

# Katuki (Picrarhiza kurroa)

Katuki or kutki are the same name for katukrohini. It is an excellent herb for liver. Katuki herbal remedies are formulated to improve liver functions naturally that also aids in good metabolism. Katuki preparations are recommended to improve digestion and to remove toxins out from the body.

# Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Neem acts as anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and blood purifier. Extracts of neem are beauty enhancing as well as immunity booster. It's naturally antibacterial and antifungal too. Also used in other diseases like Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer, asthma, chronic cough and so many other ailments.

# Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Ashwagandha is Rasayana that provides stamina to the body and it has been proved very effective in asthma, bronchitis and lukoderma as well. It enhances immunity and relieves stress, tensions and other mental problems.

# Haridra (Curcuma longa)

Also known as Curcumin and turmeric. It's used in wound healing. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. Turmeric extract helps in fighting cancer, diabetes, and heart diseases. Among other benefits it is also very good anti-bacterial, Anti-viral and anti-fungal too. Haridra is used externally as well as internally. It is considered to be very helpful in managing asthma in beginning stages and skin allergies as well.