Chinese Herbs for Allergies
TCM Herbs for Allergies
Several different symptom patterns are diagnosed as allergies by Western practitioners. Curing allergies with Chinese herbs requires differentiating and resolving these underlying imbalances on an individual basis.
For example, Excess Heat Rising via the Stomach, Liver Channels, or Triple Warmer channels can all result in hypersensitivity to allergic pathogens. So can Liver Yin Deficiency. Spleen Damp and Spleen Yang Deficiency can result in excess mucous. All these conditions are capable of producing identical symptoms of allergic rhinitis, sinusitis.
Once these underlying constitutional disharmonies are resolved, allergy symptoms often resolve themselves. Though curing these issues is usually a long term undertaking, most sufferers can find safe and sure temporary relief using over the counter Chinese herbs.
3 Allergy Remedies that Work Better than Drugs
The following remedies work at least as well and almost as quickly as drugs. but don't cause drowsiness or agitation and won't conflict with any prescription drugs you might be taking
2. Dr. Shen's Sinus & Nose Pills
Tips for More Relief
For added relief of itchy eyes, all these can be taken with strong chrysanthemum tea (JU HUA) made by boiling 15-20 flowers for 10-15 minutes. For allergy exacerbated by stress, take with Free and Easy Pill. (see herbs for stress)
For best results, take most Chinese herbal pills on an empty stomach with warm water. Allow half an hour before taking food or other medicines. Combine with Jade Shield Pills, (YU PING FENG SAN) to increase protective qi and reduce allergic susceptibility.
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