When the immunity of a person is weak then even small allergens such as pollen, dust, and bacteria can cause irritation. Allergic rhinitis is caused by these allergens. When these allergens attack the inner lining of the nose, the problem of allergic rhinitis triggers. However, the main reason for allergic rhinitis is weak immunity.
Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
Runny nose for a longer period of duration, mild fever, headache, congested and blocked nose, tear in eyes, difficulty in breathing, itching and irritation in the nose, infection in the middle ear, continues sneezing and much more.
Ayurvedic Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Ayurvedic treatment for allergic rhinitis includes herbs, dietary plan, meditation and much more.
Diet Suggested in Ayurveda
Lukewarm water, light food should be taken. However, you should avoid highly spicy food, fermented and preserved food, too hot and too cold food, banana, curd, non-vegetarian food, cold beverages, and alcohol. Avoiding these foods will help you in getting relief from allergic rhinitis.
Herbs that are used for Rhinitis Treatment in Ayurveda
1. Ginger
Ginger is a great herbal remedy for Allergic Rhinitis. It contains natural antihistamine properties. Other than this, ginger also contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and immune boosting properties. That is why ginger is very helpful in reducing nasal congestion and blocking. This helps you in getting relief from allergic rhinitis.
An Ayurvedic remedy for allergic rhinitis
- Boil a glass of water, add grated ginger, a few cloves and a piece of cinnamon into it. Boil it for 5 minutes. After boiling for 5 minutes, add lemon juice and a little honey into the solution. Drink this herbal tea up to three times a day on a regular basis. This will help you in getting relief from allergic rhinitis.
- You can also chew small pieces of ginger multiple times in a day to get relief from rhinitis.
2. Garlic
Garlic contains natural quercetin. Other than this, garlic has antibiotic and antiviral which promotes fast recovery. That is why you should try to include garlic in your day to day diet.
3. Turmeric
With its highly anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic and immune-boosting properties, turmeric can reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Dry mouth, sneezing, cold and cough can be treated with turmeric at a faster rate.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a great Ayurvedic remedy that is used to treat allergic rhinitis. It reduces the symptoms of allergic rhinitis which causes irritation thus you will get relief from allergic rhinitis.
It is better to use organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar to get great results. Add 2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into the water, after this, add lemon juice and honey in it. Consume the solution two to three times a day to get great results.
These are the various herbs which are helpful in treating allergic rhinitis. However, there are also some Ayurvedic techniques which reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Let us have a look at these:
Some Ayurvedic Remedies to Treat Allergic Rhinitis
1. Saline water
Saline water is used to remove mucus from nasal passages. Nasal saline irrigation is helpful in flushing out all the bacterial infections.
2. Steam
Steam is one of the best Ayurvedic remedies to treat allergic rhinitis. Inhaling steam is helpful in removing excess mucus from your nasal passage.
3. Oil pulling
Oil pulling is one of the best remedies for allergic rhinitis Ayurvedic. This technique is used to pull out all the irritants that cause allergic rhinitis. The technique is helpful in flushing out all the toxins, bacteria and viruses from our body.
4. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a great source to improve your immune system. With its antihistamine properties, Vitamin C is great to reduce your immune system. Vitamin C is great to prevent infection by improving your immune system.
Include green vegetables, fruits in your diet which are a great source of vitamin C. fruits like oranges, lemon, potatoes, bell pepper, grapes, Kiwi are rich in Vitamin C. include these fruits in your diet to reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
Satnam Singh is a health practitioner in Arogyam Delhi. He is an herbalist and naturopath who is the founder and CEO of 6 Ayurvedic hospitals in Northern India. He leads a team of highly qualified and Ayurvedic doctors.
