How Ayurveda helps to cure allergies?
Allergic reactions occur when a hypersensitive immune system reacts to a common or unusual substance. Allergy can be hereditary in certain people, but an allergy can occur at any time. Some many tablets and capsules are used to treat allergies such as tulsi tablets, punarnava tablets, organic haritaki powder, etc. Allergies can also occur due to any food, weather conditions, or any unhealthy habit.
In terms of Ayurveda, Asatmya is a result of weak or imbalanced Agni. A weak Agni means there is a toxin formation in the body. According to the Ayurveda doctors, allergies are common usually in people with Ama in their system.
Allergy is a result of the following:
- Weak immune system
- number of allergens in the body
- Individuals basic body constitution
- Toxin accumulation
- Weak Agni
Allergies in our body can occur on the basis of doshas in our body:
- Vata related allergy
- Pitta related allergy
- Kapha related allergy
Balancing the Doshas
Before taking any ayurvedic tablets and capsules, it is important to understand your dosha type as well as your current imbalances. Different types of allergy symptoms represent imbalances in different doshas.
Kapha Allergy Symptoms
Kapha related symptoms can be congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, etc. Other symptoms are feeling tired or sluggish. Some ayurvedic tablets and capsules can be used to treat Kapha allergy symptoms such as punarnava tablets for weight loss, tulsi tablets, etc. You can also practice yoga daily which will help you to regulate pressure in the head and it will be difficult in the beginning. Some of the ayurvedic herbs to reduce Kapha allergy symptoms are turmeric, cayenne, pepper, organic haritaki powder, sage, and cinnamon.
Pitta Allergy Symptoms
Pitta issues are related to water and fire, and in the summer, excess heat can produce inflammation in the respiratory tract or skin. The pitta symptoms include headaches, burning, red eyes, joint pain, rashes, etc. It is recommended by ayurvedic doctors to take cooling herbs, such as coriander and cilantro. There are also many tablets and capsules which include Guduchi, Amalaki, and neem which can also be used to treat any type of allergies. These are the tablets that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that will help to boost our immune system. Also, Punarnava tablets for weight loss are very effective and popularly known to treat allergies. It has high nutritional content, which is why it has been identified for its health benefits and widely used.
Vata Allergy Symptoms
It is important to stay hydrated and drink warm liquids to balance the excess space and air elements. The allergic symptoms of Vata include headache, sneezing, muscle aches, etc. This can be due to the accumulation of the lighter elements of space and air in the mind and body. Here, tulsi tablets can be used to treat cough, cold, and common fever which comes in both tablets and capsules. Tulsi tablets consist of tulsi extract and powder taken from the tulsi leaf that helps in treating respiratory diseases. To bring Vata back into balance, use calming herbs such as ashwagandha, which can also boost and calms the immune system’s response to allergens. You can also perform self-massage or abhyanga to calm the Vata dosha.
When our Agni is restored, we maintain the balance of our internal energies or doshas, and we are less likely to experience ill health and seasonal allergies. Ayurveda provides us the best tablets and capsules having long-term effects, which helps us to move closer to the natural way of treating any type of disease.