Homeopathic Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Allium cepa

This is one of the most commonly indicated homeopathic remedies for hay fever. The characteristic symptoms of this remedy include a clear burning nasal discharge that irritates the nostrils and upper lip. This person also has watery eyes with profuse tears (but the tears don’t burn the skin) and their eyes may burn, and there can be frequent sneezing. Their symptoms are better in open air, are worse when overheated and they are worse indoors.

Euphrasia

This is another common remedy for allergies. The symptoms are almost the opposite of Allium cepa: Copious nasal discharge that does not burn the skin and frequent sneezing, and the eyes produce copious tears that burn the skin. Their symptoms tend to worsen in the evening. Like Allium cepa, their symptoms are better in open air, are worse when overheated and they are worse indoors.

Sabadilla

Characteristic symptoms of this remedy include copious watery nasal discharge, lots of violent sneezing, itching and irritation inside the nose and red runny eyes. They may have the sensation of a lump in their throat. They may also have a severe headache and they are sensitive to strong odours (e.g. of flowers). They are chilly yet they feel better in open air.

Gelsemium

Indications for this remedy include a heavy, tired feeling like they are coming down with the flu. Their head feels heavy, the eyes droop and the face is flushed. The nose waters and irritates the skin, and there is frequent violent sneezing. They aren’t thirsty for water and they feel better from lying down.

Natrum Muriaticum 6X Cell Salt

Instead of or in addition to using one of the above acute homeopathic remedies , try using Natrum Muriaticum 6X cell salt for hay fever, 3 pellets taken 2-3 times per day. This remedy helps for symptoms of intense sneezing and runny nose with thin watery discharge. This is one of the most common homeopathic cell salt remedies used for seasonal allergies. Learn more about homeopathic cell salts.

Mixed Pollens 30C

This remedy can be bought from your local homeopathic pharmacy, or it can be sourced from your homeopath. Take this remedy once per day for 4-6 weeks before allergy season, to prevent or reduce allergy symptoms. Note that this remedy is most effective when the remedy has been made from pollens local to your area. Many homeopathic pharmacies offer remedies made from tree pollens as well as remedies made from grass pollens. Mixed Pollens can also be taken 1-3 times per day during allergy season to reduce symptoms. It can also be taken along with Natrum Muriaticum 6X cell salt and/or acute seasonal allergy remedies (e.g. Allium cepa).