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Finding a Natural Remedy for Allergies

Published: May 12, 2009

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There are many people who are reluctant to add more chemicals into their body to treat certain ailments and for those seeking  a natural remedy for allergies, there are numerous herbs available which offer some help.

Everybody needs a little extra interferon once in awhile to help fight infections and licorice root increases the interferon  level as well as fights inflammation. It has been proven as one of the most popular herbs.

For those seeking a natural remedy for allergies caution should be exercised as some herbs can cause harmful interactions  with natural conditions. For example, licorice can hinder those suffering from high blood pressure or diabetes and  marshmallows can slow the absorption of medication if taken simultaneously. Be sure to check with your doctor before adding  herbs as a natural remedy for allergies.

Goldenseal root is used for coughs and congestion but should not be used by people with high blood pressure. This root  contains berberine an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and if used topically can aid in healing. Mullein is another natural  remedy for allergies as it soothes the throat and is used to treat asthma and coughing.

Strong Immune System Fights Off Allergies

Bladderwrack is a known booster for the immune system and Irish Moss, also found as seaweed and kelp, works as an anti-viral  agent and also boosts the immune system. Ginger root also helps the immune system while working as an anti-inflammatory and  offers pain relief and works as a natural remedy for allergies.

Astragalus increases metabolic activity to make the immune system stronger helping to resist colds and the flu. It also  improves interferon production and capsicum increases energy and is used as an expectorant. It contains quercitin and helps  those with allergy and breathing problems as it is used as an expectorant and works as a natural remedy for allergies.

Stinging nettles used as a natural remedy for allergies has shown to offer relief to hay fever sufferers and Ma Huang  contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine opens airways by stimulating the central nervous system. Also used to treat colds and  sore throats is burdock which helps clear congestion.

Additional immune system boosters include Vitamin E and selenium, grape seed extract and raw adrenal, making them help as a  natural remedy for allergies as do magnesium which has shown to relieve bronchospasms. Vitamin B5 helps adrenal functions and  Vitamin A is an anti-inflammatory and immune system booster.

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