Allergy

Allergies can affect almost any part of the body, from substances you come in contact with topically that produce itching, rashes, and/or swelling, to allergens that are consumed, either breathed in, absorbed, or eaten, that cause a multitude of symptoms from asthma, difficulty breathing, itching and running eyes, stuffy and/or runny noses, hives, or intestinal upsets.

Though the Chinese have no word for ‘allergy’ they do have natural cures in the form of herbal approaches to focus on the negative reaction some people have to certain allergens, or environmental substances.

Their herbal approach is focused on cleansing the body of toxins that have caused adverse symptoms, and soothing herbal remedies to relieve the symptoms of the allergies. 

The Chinese use a herb tea made of wild scutellaria, radix, and burdock. These herbs contain baicalin, baicalein, flavone, sitosterol, vitamin B-1, wogonoside, fatty acid, archiin and other inactive ingredients. 

The herbs in this tea are known to regulate the immune system, especially in allergy-related conditions.

Home Remedies for an Allergy:

Chinese Herbs:

AllergEase Herb Tea is made of wild scutellariae radix and burdock (arctii fructus). These ingredients contain baicalin, baicalein, flavone, sitosterol, vitamin B1, wogonoside, fatty acid, archiin and other effective ingredients.

Chinese medicine uses them to regulate the immune system, especially in allergy conditions to remove wind-heat.

If you are looking for a safe alternative from chemical-based antihistamines and decongestants for occasional nasal congestion, which often provokes rebound symptoms, and, in the long run increases the congestion, Bi Yan Pian is an all natural Chinese herbal formula believed to prevent congestion by dispersing toxins, loosening phlegm, and relieving the discomfort of nasal congestion. 

Bi Yan Pian also works well in loosening lung congestion as well, it is recommended to take 3-4 tablets approximately three times a day.

Environmental Issues:

Most common allergies are caused by things we are around every day such as dust, mold, pet hair and dander, cigarette smoke, perfumes, air fresheners, etc. 

The most effective step to take when you, or someone in your family, has allergies is a proactive approach to rid your home of possible allergens. 

• Carpets are breeding grounds for dust mites, as is furniture. 
• Floors that can be cleaned daily, such as tile, linoleum, wood, etc. is far preferable to carpets. If you do have carpet, invest in a vacuum cleaner with a good Hepa filter. Leather or vinyl furniture is easier to keep free of allergens, but regular vacuuming is a must. 
• Clean drapes regularly, or wash blinds, to reduce dust. 
• Clean house hold heating and cooling vents with a combination of bleach and water, to remove mold and mildew, and do the same in other mold or mildew prone areas, such as showers and tubs. 
• Get allergen proof mattress and pillow covers as well. 

Pets are a big issue, and it will have to be a personal decision whether you get rid of them or not, but should you decide to keep them, bathe them regularly, and don’t allow them to sleep with the allergy prone family member.