{"id":6501,"date":"2022-03-05T11:24:04","date_gmt":"2022-03-05T11:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/?post_type=condition&#038;p=6501"},"modified":"2025-07-15T10:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:37:35","slug":"allergies-ayurvedic-perspective","status":"publish","type":"condition","link":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/condition\/allergies-ayurvedic-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergies: An Ayurvedic perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>From an Ayurvedic perspective, the underlying cause of allergies is the accumulation of toxins and low immunity.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-9d20464 ugb-4bd421b ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-accordion--open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><style>.ugb-4bd421b .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Understanding allergies<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124702\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-1.jpg\" alt=\"Allergies An Ayurvedic perspective\" class=\"wp-image-5471\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.501416430594901;width:443px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124702\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124702\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124702\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124702\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An allergy is a reaction the body has to a particular food or substance (8). The difference between an intolerance or sensitivity and an allergy is that an allergy will trigger an immune system reaction that can affect numerous organs of the body (11).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last 50 years the incidence of allergies has increased exponentially. Worldwide about 1\/3 of people experience some sort of allergy with this increasing to half in the Western world. This is quite shocking considering that 100 years ago allergies were much rarer. In places where people still live subsistence lifestyles allergies are practically non-existent. This changes where a more Western style of living is embraced. The UK, Europe, Australia and the USA have the highest rates of allergies (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40% of children in the UK have been diagnosed with an allergy. Back in 2010 it was reported that 44% of British adults were diagnosed with at least one allergy. The number of people living with allergies in the UK rises by 5% every year (3).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-a2bc58e ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-a2bc58e .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">How do allergies work?<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/woman-dandelion-allergy-hypersensitive-1200x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5531\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5041551246537397;width:440px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/woman-dandelion-allergy-hypersensitive-1200x800-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/woman-dandelion-allergy-hypersensitive-1200x800-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/woman-dandelion-allergy-hypersensitive-1200x800-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/woman-dandelion-allergy-hypersensitive-1200x800-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults and children may experience allergies caused by a variety of things. Environmental or inhalant allergies caused by pollen, dust or animal dander, often referred to as hay fever. Food allergies are common with triggers such as nuts, shellfish, eggs. Chemical allergies to synthetic substances like food additives, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and household cleaners are also common (12).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018Hygiene Hypothesis\u2019 has been put forward as to why allergies are far more common in the Western world. The possibility of the \u201cclean\u201d surroundings, immunizations and antibiotics that are prevalent in these countries reduce children\u2019s exposure to infections. It is thought that the IgE system, which is part of the immune response that causes allergy symptoms, evolved as a defence against intestinal parasites, which are still common in many less economically developed countries. If the immune system isn\u2019t exposed to infections, it then focuses on dust or pollen or food, which in reality are not a threat at all (12).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-fb87bdd ugb-58e400e ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-58e400e .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Understanding the root<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>From an Ayurvedic perspective, the underlying cause of allergies is the accumulation of toxins and low immunity (1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/elderflower-hand-arm-allergy-thrush-rash-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6505\" style=\"width:500px;height:750px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>70% of our immune system is in our gut. Ayurveda places great importance on how good digestion is vital for optimum health. Incomplete digestion or digestive disorders contribute to the formation of <em>ama<\/em>, a toxic residue that can stagnate and ferment in the gut. When <em>agni <\/em>(digestive fire) is strong our food is digested and absorbed which provides nourishment for all of our cells. The digested food that is not required is removed via the elimination pathways (<em>malas<\/em>). Eating the wrong foods for our unique mix of doshas (<em>vata<\/em>, <em>pitta <\/em>and <em>kapha<\/em>), incompatible food combinations and unaddressed stress or emotions can weaken <em>agni <\/em>and lead to the formation of <em>ama <\/em>(5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the doshas are out of balance and combine with <em>ama<\/em> it becomes known as <em>sama<\/em> (<em>sama vata<\/em>, <em>sama pitt<\/em>a and <em>sama kapha<\/em>) (5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If <em>ama <\/em>is not cleared from the body and continues to build up, it can travel via the channels of circulation (<em>strotas<\/em>) and settle in weak areas of the body, which could be the respiratory system or other areas prone to allergies (1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overtime this settled <em>ama<\/em> will mix with sub-<em>doshas<\/em>, <em>malas <\/em>or <em>dhatus <\/em>(tissues) to become amavisha, a far more toxic and reactive form of <em>ama<\/em> (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst <em>ama <\/em>is sticky, clogs channels and can create imbalances in the doshas, it doesn\u2019t affect the chemical balance of the immune system. Amavisha\u2019s reactive nature disrupts the immune system resulting in its loss of ability to deal with sudden change (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the change of seasons, for example as winter turns to spring, the <em>kapha<\/em> that accumulates in our bodies over winter starts to liquefy weakening <em>agni<\/em>. Pollen is also being released by newly blossoming plants. These both can contribute to an immune response, formation of congestion and allergy symptoms due to already challenged immune system with amavisha (9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amavisha reacts with pollen or other potential allergens making it hard for cells to function properly at that site of the body. If this reactions affects the skin it could result in rashes or irritation, in the lungs it can cause respiratory issues (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to understand that it is not the allergens causing the reaction but the presence of amavisha. It is possible to prevent these reactions by undertaking cleanses at the change of season (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amavisha is also the root cause behind allergies that arise later in life with foods and environmental irritants. Here it is not necessary to wait for the change in season to cleanse, it can be started straight away (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ayurveda, the reason more children are experiencing allergies today is that they are not being fed a nutritious diet full of the intelligence of nature, instead living on a diet of frozen, canned, packaged and ultra-processed foods. Their diets also lack spices and herbs that aid digestion and promote good gut health. Children\u2019s immune systems also need to be challenged with time spent outside interacting with earth and water with exposure to fresh air and the sun (4).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-727094a ugb-ce6acf9 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-ce6acf9 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Signs and symptoms<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>Allergic reactions usually happen quickly within a few minutes of exposure to an allergen (8). They can cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sneezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A runny or blocked nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red, itchy, watery eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheezing and coughing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A red, itchy rash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worsening of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/condition\/asthma\/\" data-type=\"condition\" data-id=\"6061\">asthma<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/condition\/eczema\/\" data-type=\"condition\" data-id=\"14785\">eczema<\/a> symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-eeddbb9 ugb-db99bd3 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-db99bd3 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Herbal solutions<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p><em>Ama <\/em>is cold and heavy. It can be cleared using heat such as sipping on warm water throughout the day and using warming spices. Amavisha is very hot so needs to be removed with care using cooling herbs and spices.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21112402\/licorice-tea-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"licorice tea\" class=\"wp-image-9498\" style=\"width:565px;height:376px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21112402\/licorice-tea-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21112402\/licorice-tea.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21112402\/licorice-tea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21112402\/licorice-tea-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21112402\/licorice-tea.jpg 1248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Amavisha detoxing tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Boil 1 liter water and steep the following for 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon whole coriander seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon slippery elm powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon licorice powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Coriander pulls out amavisha and directs it to urine to be removed away from the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slippery elm and liquorice lubricate the channels so they don\u2019t rupture or become inflamed as the hot toxin is removed (10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Ayurveda formulas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These formulas contain herbs and spices that are warming, help to stimulate the digestive fire (<em>agni<\/em>) and will clear <em>ama <\/em>(toxins) therefore reducing the likelihood of allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/herb\/trikatu\">Trikatu<\/a>:<\/strong> A classic Ayurvedic blend of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/ginger\/\">ginger<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/long-pepper\/\">long pepper<\/a> and black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trikulu<\/strong>: A lovely blend of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/red-clover\/\">clove<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/cinnamon\/\">cinnamon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/cardamom\/\">cardamom<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hingwashtaka churna<\/strong>: A formulation consisting of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/long-pepper\/\">long pepper<\/a>, black pepper, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/ginger\/\">ginger<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/celery-seeds\/\">celery seed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/cumin\/\">cumin seed<\/a>, caraway seed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/asafoetida\/\">asafoetida<\/a> and rock salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Single herbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/turmeric\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1871\">Turmeric<\/a> (<em>Curcuma longa<\/em>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When used in moderation helps to balance <em>agni <\/em>and removes <em>ama <\/em>from the <em>strotas<\/em>. It is a good anti-inflammatory and protects from environmental toxins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"2560\" height=\"1701\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11151858\/Coriander-Coriandrum-sativum-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)\" class=\"wp-image-13486\" style=\"width:535px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11151858\/Coriander-Coriandrum-sativum-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11151858\/Coriander-Coriandrum-sativum-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11151858\/Coriander-Coriandrum-sativum-scaled.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11151858\/Coriander-Coriandrum-sativum-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11151858\/Coriander-Coriandrum-sativum-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coriander (<em>Coriandrum sativum<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/coriander\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1892\">Coriander<\/a> (<em>Coriandrum sativum<\/em>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Balances all <em>doshas<\/em>, cools hot, inflammatory conditions, stimulates <em>agni<\/em> and clears <em>ama<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/ginger\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"94\">Dried ginger<\/a> (<em>Shunthi<\/em>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Clears blockages due to <em>ama <\/em>or <em>kapha<\/em>, increases <em>agni<\/em>, relieves congestion, is anti-inflammatory and enhances immunity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/guduchi\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1998\">Guduchi<\/a> (<em>Tinospora cordifolia<\/em>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stimulates <em>agni<\/em>, promotes good gut flora while removing <em>ama<\/em> from the gut and <em>strotas<\/em>. Protects the liver, clears heat, toxins and enhances immunity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/long-pepper\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"2016\">Long pepper<\/a> (<em>Piper longum<\/em>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Used for <em>kapha <\/em>conditions such as congestion and allergies, increases circulation to the lungs, increase <em>agni<\/em> and clears <em>ama<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/nettle\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1867\">Nettle<\/a> (<em>Urtica dioica<\/em>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellent detoxing remedy for a spring cleanse, removes excess kapha from winter and reduces pitta in preparation for spring or summer heat, clears ama and is an excellent anti-histamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/dandelion\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"3881\">Dandelion<\/a> (Taraxacum officinale)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Good for including in spring detoxes as reduces <em>kapha <\/em>by flushing out excess fluids and toxins. Increases <em>agni <\/em>but cools excess <em>pitta<\/em> in the liver and supports the liver in its detoxifying work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/persian-silk-tree\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"6959\">Albizia<\/a> (<em>Albizzia lebbeck<\/em>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellent ability to clear <em>ama<\/em>, excess <em>pitta<\/em> and <em>kapha<\/em>. Good for itching, inflammation and infection<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-956b204 ugb-98be77d ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-98be77d .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Holistic solutions<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"1800\" height=\"1202\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21125713\/woman-jump-joy-breathe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2798\" style=\"width:549px;height:366px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21125713\/woman-jump-joy-breathe.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21125713\/woman-jump-joy-breathe.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21125713\/woman-jump-joy-breathe.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21125713\/woman-jump-joy-breathe-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21125713\/woman-jump-joy-breathe-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21125713\/woman-jump-joy-breathe-1536x1026.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Detoxifying cleanse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For seasonal allergies Ayurveda recommends cleansing just before the arrival of spring to remove the <em>kapha <\/em>and impurities accumulated over winter. Another cleanse is recommended as autumn arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eat a light, nourishing diet of cooked, lightly-spiced organic, fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and dhal soups for protein. Ensure all food is warm, fresh, spiced with small amounts of ghee. Avoid heavy foods such as red meat, hard cheese, cold foods or ultra-processed foods containing chemicals and preservatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sip warm water throughout the day to help remove <em>ama<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Balance <em>agni<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eat lighter meals that don\u2019t overburden the digestive system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t overeat and only eat when hungry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat your largest meal at lunch time when <em>agni <\/em>is strongest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat mindfully focusing on your food without any technology distractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat freshly cooked foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Reduce stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindfulness, meditation and pranayama breathing exercises help to reduce stress and enhance the cleaning process of emotional <em>ama<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Nasal irrigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill a neti pot with warm water, add a pinch of salt and rinse the nasal cavity. This helps to remove irritants, reduce inflammation and congestion. It also helps to keep the mucus membranes healthy so that they can trap dust, pollen, viruses and bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Nasaya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the application of herbal oils to the nasal passage. The oil helps dry or inflamed nasal passages and reduces symptoms of allergies. Nasaya also helps to keep the mind and senses sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Avoid allergens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase indoor air quality with spider plants and holy basil. Avoid exposure to pesticides by eating organic foods as much as possible, use chemical free household products and body care products, use a good quality water filter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-5d9c0c9 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-5d9c0c9 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">References<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sharma, V., 2018. Ayurveda and Allergy Cure All Type Of Allergies Naturally by Vipul Sharma. [online] Boloji.com. Available at: &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boloji.com\/blog\/1989\/ayurveda-and-allergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.boloji.com\/blog\/1989\/ayurveda-and-allergy<\/a>&gt; [Accessed 17 February 2022].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allergies and Health. Why are allergies increasing? n.d. [online] Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allergiesandhealth.com\/general\/allergies-increasing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.allergiesandhealth.com\/general\/allergies-increasing<\/a> [Accessed 17 February 2022].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. 2019. Why are Allergies on the Rise? Allergy Statistics \u2014 Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. [online] Available at: &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.narf.org.uk\/the-allergy-explosion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.narf.org.uk\/the-allergy-explosion<\/a>&gt; [Accessed 19 February 2022].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mapi.com. n.d. Allergens: The Ayurvedic Solution&amp;vert; Maharishi AyurVeda. [online] Available at: &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/mapi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mapi.com<\/a>> [Accessed 16 February 2022].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>McIntyre, A., 2012. The Ayurveda bible. Alresford: Godsfield, pp.196-224.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lad. and Frawley., 2001. The Yoga of Herbs. Lanham: Lotus Press.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Precision Ayurveda for Disease Care &amp; Sustained Wellbeing. n.d. Allergies. [online] Available at: &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/ayurvaid.com\/allergies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ayurvaid.com\/allergies<\/a>&gt; [Accessed 17 February 2022].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nhs.uk. n.d. Allergies. 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Available at: &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/food-allergy\/expert-answers\/food-allergy\/faq-20058538\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/food-allergy\/expert-answers\/food-allergy\/faq-20058538<\/a>&gt; [Accessed 21 February 2022].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Okada H, Kuhn C, Feillet H, Bach JF. The &#8216;hygiene hypothesis&#8217; for autoimmune and allergic diseases: an update. Clin Exp Immunol. 2010;160(1):1-9. doi:10.1111\/j.1365-2249.2010.04139.x<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5532,"parent":0,"menu_order":-250,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","beyondwords_generate_audio":"1","beyondwords_integration_method":"","beyondwords_project_id":"47224","beyondwords_content_id":"caea2e2f-1ea3-4761-a15c-5367c8b31bc2","beyondwords_preview_token":"0b8ec1b0-5948-45a5-93f5-42b3a613b4d9","beyondwords_player_content":"","beyondwords_player_style":"","beyondwords_language_code":"","beyondwords_language_id":"","beyondwords_title_voice_id":"","beyondwords_body_voice_id":"","beyondwords_summary_voice_id":"","beyondwords_error_message":"","beyondwords_disabled":"","beyondwords_delete_content":"","beyondwords_podcast_id":"","beyondwords_hash":"","publish_post_to_speechkit":"","speechkit_hash":"","speechkit_generate_audio":"","speechkit_project_id":"","speechkit_podcast_id":"","speechkit_error_message":"","speechkit_disabled":"","speechkit_access_key":"","speechkit_error":"","speechkit_info":"","speechkit_response":"","speechkit_retries":"","speechkit_status":"","speechkit_updated_at":"","_speechkit_link":"","_speechkit_text":""},"tags":[207,393,159,201,208],"conditions":[701],"writer":[],"class_list":["post-6501","condition","type-condition","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-allergic","tag-allergies","tag-allergy","tag-ayurveda","tag-immunity","conditions-immune-system"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-2.jpg",1200,801,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-2-600x600.jpg",600,600,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-2-1000x668.jpg",1000,668,true],"large":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-2.jpg",580,387,false],"banner_image":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-2.jpg",1199,800,false],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-2.jpg",300,200,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-2.jpg",400,267,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21124640\/man-allergy-tiessue-ragweed-field-sneeze-1200x801-2.jpg",600,401,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>From an Ayurvedic perspective, the underlying cause of allergies is the accumulation of toxins and low immunity. 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