Musings on Hay Fever

Do you react to pollen by sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose and more? Have you tried antihistamines and steroid sprays, but you are still not better? Try homeopathy!

Hay fever is more than an acute condition. It affects the whole body and many people may have been suffering for years before seeing a homeopath. So, in order to choose the right remedy, I will not only need to gain a thorough understanding of all your health concerns: homeopaths also want to find out about medical history, sleep patterns, temperament, likes and dislikes and all the things that make you an individual. I will then prescribe a remedy that is the best match for the whole picture. You can book a free Discover call with me here.

I do also recommend to my patients to listen to their body: rest and restore when you are exhausted from an allergic reaction, rather than ploughing through it. A moment of rest bite over a soothing cup of nettle tea (has anti-inflammatory properties) can sometimes do wonders, but only if you make it a daily habit. Drinking plenty of water helps thin mucus and keeps your nasal passages clear. Saline nasal rinses, steam inhalation, and essential oils like eucalyptus or peppermint can provide soothing relief from congestion and irritation.

Homeopathic remedies for symptoms relating to Hay Fever

These are some examples of remedies that might help people suffering from hay fever, if the indicated symptoms resemble their own:

Allium cepa 30c: Hay fever in Spring & August, symptoms move from left to right, sensitive to smell of flowers and to peaches, feel worse when coming into a warm room, runny nose especially in the morning, violent sneezing, red eyes, soreness under nose

Ambrosia 30c: Hay fever in August, watery runny nose along with nosebleeds, stuffed up feeling, watery eyes, itching eyelids, asthma

Arundo 30c:loss of sense of smell, begins with burning and itching in nostrils, palate and eyes, sneezing, snuffling, first watery then green phlegm, dryness, stitches in hip region when sneezing

Euphrasia 30c: Hay fever in Spring & August, Eyes watery, red and burning all the time and feel worse in open air and wind, sneezing and runny nose, asthmatic breathing

Naphthalene 30c: Sneezing, eyes bloodshot and painful, head hot, swelling of eyelids and nose, spasmodic bronchitis and asthma, symptoms worse on left side

Sabadilla 30c: Hay fever extending to sinuses, smells from flowers or perfumes are uncomfortable, stuffed nose on alternating sides, sneezing, runny nose, snoring, itching in nose and palate

Sinapis nigra 30c: symptoms are worse in theafternoon and evening and at night on lying down, intensely running nose, watery eyes and sneezing, hot dry nostrils, stuffed nose on alternating sides, eyes smart, burn and itch, swelling of nose, oppressed feeling in chest, asthmatic breathing

Sulphur 30c: short and frequent sneezing with runny nose afterwards, nose blocked indoors, postnasal drip, congested feeling in the head, many allergies, make a clucking sound when trying to scratch an itchy upper palate with the tongue, feels better in a cool room/in cool air, feels worse in the heat/ sun and in water

Bromium 30c: Hay fever in June, runny nose (worse right side), sudden violent sneezing, soreness under nose, feels worse by the seaside, is sensitive to dust, warm-blooded but dislikes drinking cold water, difficulty swallowing, asthmatic breathing

Dulcamara 30c: Hay fever in June, August or autumn, runny nose and watery eyes, constant sneezing, blocked nose, swollen eyes, asthma, feels worse from newly mown grass, in cold and wet weather changes and in open air in general, feels much better in a closed room or by the seaside

Sanguinaria30c: Hay fever in June & spring, sensitive to flowers and other smells, burning in nose and throat, membranes feel dry and as if cracked, hoarseness, asthma, dry palms and soles of feet (wrinkled and hot)

Dosage:

The higher the intensity of symptoms, the higher the potency needed and the more frequent repetitions are necessary. For acute hay fever use a 6C, 12C or 30c potency, take one dose every 4-8 hours, stop on improvement, repeat as needed. If there is no improvement after 3 days: consider changing the remedy.

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Last word:

This post is intended for informational purposes only. Remember that there is no right way to deal with symptoms. Everyone is different and good health doesn’t mean the same for everyone. Especially if well indicated remedies don’t have the desired effect, do ask yourself: Is this really an acute illness I can deal with myself or are these symptoms part of an on-going repeated pattern? For chronic illness you should consult a professional homeopath who has completed an accredited course. Please consult with your health practitioner before making decisions that affect your health, especially if you suffer from any medical condition or have symptoms that may require medical treatment.

Resources and remedy kits::

“Get Well Soon: A Guide to Homeopathic First Aid” by Mischa Norland – using homeopathy for acute conditions and first aid situations.   “The Complete Homeopathy Handbook” by Miranda Castro – covers a range of conditions, including hay fever, and offers practical advice on homeopathic treatments. “Homeopathic Remedies: A Quick and Easy Guide to Common Disorders and Their Homeopathic Treatments” by Asa Hershoff – A concise guide that includes treatments for hay fever among many other conditions. “Healing with Homeopathy: The Complete Guide” by Wayne B. Jonas and Jennifer Jacobs – covers various ailments and their homeopathic treatments, including strategies for managing hay fever. https://homeopathy-uk.org/conditions-directory/hay-fever/ Instead of buying single remedies for different acutes, you could consider buying a remedy kit. They are ideal for newcomers as well as experienced users of homeopathy. Having a remedy kit ensures you have a useful range of remedies on hand when you need them. Helios and Ainsworth pharmacy both offer a comprehensive range, just search for “remedy kits” on their websites: https://www.helios.co.uk/collections/helios-remedy-kits or https://www.ainsworths.com/products-kits/