Acute allergies are short-term reactions triggered by exposure to allergens like pollen, dust, or pet dander. These reactions are the immune system’s immediate response to perceived threats, resulting in symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, or hives. They are typically seasonal or situational and resolve quickly once the allergen is removed or treated. Managing acute allergies involves strategies for quick relief and minimizing exposure, allowing the immune system to reset.
Key Notes for Allergies
Addressing allergies oftentimes takes a multi-pronged approach! Depending on how severe the symptoms are, addressing allergies is similar to putting out a fire. Sprinkling a little water (or a little herbal tincture) on it isn’t going to be enough. You really need to come in strong to get on top of it and then you can back off the supports slowly. It is best to start these supports as the season starts to change. This is often when allergy symptoms start to ramp up. If you can get ahead of the symptoms you will have much less catch up to play.
Acute or Seasonal Allergies
Allergies or chronic hay fever often signal an imbalanced immune system and may require ongoing support or constitutional care with a professional homeopath. These persistent conditions are best addressed with holistic methods that focus on restoring balance and modulating the immune system.
Understanding Allergies
Allergies are often triggered by an overactive immune response to environmental allergens like pollen, dust, or pet dander.
Symptoms include sneezing, watery eyes, itching, and nasal congestion.
Allergies can be worsened by a Th2-dominant immune imbalance, which requires consistent modulation to address both acute and chronic symptoms.
Individuals can be genetically predisposed to issues with breaking histamine down, and toxicities can exacerbate these issues.
Order of Operations for Acute Allergies
Natrum Mur 6x for hay fever and seasonal symptoms; 12-in-1 combinations like Bioplasma for general immune support.
Histaminum 30c, see below for other homeopathic recs indicated
Black Currant Gemmotherapy, Quercetin spray, and histamine-nutrient combinations like DHIST Jr.
Chinese Skullcap, nettle tea, and Bioray Calm & Happy for calming overactive immune responses.
Shower before bed, wash bedding frequently, and change clothes after being outdoors to reduce allergen exposure. Using nasal sprays before going outdoors can also help.
Homeopathic Remedies for Acute Allergies
Allium Cepa
Allium Cepa, derived from onion, is a classic remedy for allergies characterized by profuse nasal discharge. It is particularly effective for hay fever symptoms that mimic the irritation caused by chopping onions.
Indications:
Flowing, stinging nasal discharge that irritates the upper lip.
Watery, itchy eyes with non-irritating discharge.
Frequent sneezing fits, especially in warm rooms.
Symptoms improve in cool, open air but worsen indoors.
Euphrasia
Euphrasia, also known as eyebright, is the go-to remedy for allergies primarily affecting the eyes. It is also beneficial for non-allergic conditions like conjunctivitis or irritation caused by wind or pollen.
Indications:
Burning, watery eye discharge that irritates the skin around the eyes.
Itchy, swollen, or red eyes with light sensitivity.
Frequent blinking or a sensation of grit in the eyes.
Symptoms worsen in sunlight or outdoors but improve in dim lighting or indoors.
Sabadilla
Sabadilla is an excellent remedy for allergies dominated by sneezing fits. It is ideal for individuals who feel intense irritation in the nose, leading to repeated bouts of sneezing.
Indications:
Intense, frequent sneezing fits, sometimes up to 20 sneezes in a row.
Tingling or itching in the nose, bringing on sneezing.
Thin, watery nasal discharge that may worsen in cold weather or damp conditions.
Symptoms improve with warmth or warm drinks.
Wyethia
Wyethia is especially helpful for individuals with allergies accompanied by unbearable itching in the nose, throat, or palate. This itching can feel intense and distracting.
Indications:
Severe itching in the nose, ears, or throat, often leading to discomfort or irritation.
Dry, irritated throat with a sensation of needing to scratch inside.
Symptoms worsen in dry, dusty, or windy environments.
May also help with an itchy sensation in the roof of the mouth or inner ears.
Dosing In Homeopathy
Homeopathic dosing varies by potency and condition—acute issues need frequent doses, while chronic conditions require less frequent dosing. Stop or reduce dosing as symptoms improve, and reassess the remedy if no progress occurs. Always consult a practitioner for severe or persistent cases.
30C – Mild to moderate symptoms.
200C – Severe or intense symptoms.
Dose every 15 minutes to a few hours based on symptom severity and urgency.
Faster-onset conditions typically respond faster to remedies. Example: for a Belladonna fever with teething (intense), you would give a dose every 15 minutes for 2-3 doses and expect good improvement. For a Pulsatilla situation (more mild), you would give a dose 3-4 times per day and expect improvement in that timeframe.
2–3 pellets dissolved under the tongue or in water.
Improvement: Reduce frequency or stop if 90% better.
No improvement after a few doses: Reassess remedy choice.
Until 80-90% better
Don’t touch the pellets.
The remedy is coated on the outside, so dispense into a spoon or the vial lid and put directly into mouth or water if dissolving.
Don’t eat or drink for 5-10 minutes on either side of taking a remedy.
Don’t mix remedies with food or breastmilk.
Consult a homeopath if unsure about remedy selection or dosing.
Cell Salts for Acute Allergies
Cell Salt Dosage: 2–4 tablets of the selected cell salt dissolved under the tongue or in water, 3–4 times daily during allergy flare-ups. Combination Use: Multiple cell salts can be used together, especially if symptoms overlap. Duration: Continue until symptoms improve, then reduce frequency as needed.
Nat Mur is one of the most important cell salts for hay fever and seasonal allergies, particularly when symptoms involve dryness or excessive discharge. It is excellent for balancing water distribution in the body, which is often disrupted during allergic reactions.
Indications:
Sneezing with clear, egg-white-like nasal discharge.
Dry, itchy eyes and nasal passages.
Headaches caused by sinus pressure or allergies.
Worsening of symptoms in the sun or after exposure to pollen.
A sense of emotional irritability or sadness accompanying allergies.
Kali Mur is useful for allergies that involve congestion and thick, white mucus. It helps clear blockages in the sinuses and promotes proper lymphatic drainage.
Indications:
Thick, white nasal discharge or blocked sinuses.
Puffiness or swelling in the face, especially around the nose and eyes.
Ears that feel blocked or full, often with popping sensations.
Allergies that cause sluggishness or fatigue.
Calc Phos supports recovery and strengthens the body’s vitality after repeated allergic flare-ups. It is especially helpful for individuals prone to seasonal allergies that deplete their energy.
Indications:
General fatigue or weakness after prolonged allergy seasons.
Recurring allergies that seem to linger without full resolution.
Nasal congestion with a tendency toward post-nasal drip.
A desire for fresh air, as symptoms worsen in stuffy or warm rooms.
Silicea is beneficial for allergies involving stubborn or hard-to-clear mucus. It also helps those who are prone to sinus infections or other complications following allergies.
Indications:
Thick, sticky mucus that is difficult to expel.
Allergies that lead to recurring sinus issues or ear infections.
Increased sensitivity to weather changes, especially cold or damp conditions.
Symptoms improve with warmth and worsen in cold, drafty environments.
Ferrum Phos is excellent for the early stages of allergic reactions or hay fever, particularly when inflammation and mild fever-like symptoms are present.
Indications:
Red, inflamed nasal passages or throat.
Mild fever or waves of heat during allergy flare-ups.
General fatigue or low energy accompanying allergies.
Symptoms worsen with exertion but improve with rest.
Nat Mur is one of the most important cell salts for hay fever and seasonal allergies, particularly when symptoms involve dryness or excessive discharge. It is excellent for balancing water distribution in the body, which is often disrupted during allergic reactions.
Indications:
Sneezing with clear, egg-white-like nasal discharge.
Dry, itchy eyes and nasal passages.
Headaches caused by sinus pressure or allergies.
Worsening of symptoms in the sun or after exposure to pollen.
A sense of emotional irritability or sadness accompanying allergies.
Calc Phos supports recovery and strengthens the body’s vitality after repeated allergic flare-ups. It is especially helpful for individuals prone to seasonal allergies that deplete their energy.
Indications:
General fatigue or weakness after prolonged allergy seasons.
Recurring allergies that seem to linger without full resolution.
Nasal congestion with a tendency toward post-nasal drip.
A desire for fresh air, as symptoms worsen in stuffy or warm rooms.
Ferrum Phos is excellent for the early stages of allergic reactions or hay fever, particularly when inflammation and mild fever-like symptoms are present.
Indications:
Red, inflamed nasal passages or throat.
Mild fever or waves of heat during allergy flare-ups.
General fatigue or low energy accompanying allergies.
Symptoms worsen with exertion but improve with rest.
Kali Mur is useful for allergies that involve congestion and thick, white mucus. It helps clear blockages in the sinuses and promotes proper lymphatic drainage.
Indications:
Thick, white nasal discharge or blocked sinuses.
Puffiness or swelling in the face, especially around the nose and eyes.
Ears that feel blocked or full, often with popping sensations.
Allergies that cause sluggishness or fatigue.
Silicea is beneficial for allergies involving stubborn or hard-to-clear mucus. It also helps those who are prone to sinus infections or other complications following allergies.
Indications:
Thick, sticky mucus that is difficult to expel.
Allergies that lead to recurring sinus issues or ear infections.
Increased sensitivity to weather changes, especially cold or damp conditions.
Symptoms improve with warmth and worsen in cold, drafty environments.
Dosing for Cell Salts
Cell salt dosing is typically more broad than with homeopathic remedies. Because cell salts offer a more general support, they can be taken more frequently, and multiple can be taken at one time. They can also be taken with homeopathic remedies, allowing 10 minutes in between remedies and cell salts.
6X is our typical cell salt potency
Dose every 4–6 hours for moderate symptoms.
Acute or urgent conditions may require doses every 1–2 hours.
1–2 tablets, dissolved under the tongue or in water. Cell salts may be taken with food or breastmilk.
For acute issues, doses may need to be taken more frequently (3-4x per day), while for chronic conditions, less frequent dosing (2x per day) is typically sufficient. Adjust dosing as symptoms improve, and consult a practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Improvement: Reduce frequency or stop if 80-90% better.
No improvement: Reassess the choice of cell salt or consult a practitioner.
Continue until significant improvement is noted (80–90% better).
Consult a homeopath or health practitioner if symptoms persist or you are unsure about dosing or cell salt choice.
Diet Management For Allergies
When the season begins to change or its the time of year you know you begin to struggle with allergies, it would be wise to be mindful of your histamine intake so as to not overfill your histamine bucket.
It is best to layer your supports. For example, taking Settle & Soothe with Histamine Hero provides comprehensive histamine support to address different parts of the body. Also, if you are having intense allergy symptoms you may need to increase dosage for a while when you start.
Electrolytes & Minerals
Replenishing electrolytes and preventing dehydration is important for minimizing histamine reactions. Magnesium lotion and magnesium baths in addition to drinking electrolytes can help prevent this.
Master List For Acute Allergies
Settle and Soothe by Wild Wholistic & The Holistic Mother
Histamine Hero by Joywell
Nettle tea or tincture (this herb is in settle & soothe)
This herbal blend is formulated to provide systemic relief for seasonal and chronic allergies by calming the histamine response and reducing inflammation. It works well for symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal congestion.
Dosage:
For ages 1+ use 5-10 drops, starting at once daily. Can increase based on symptoms
For older children 10-15 drops 2-3x daily
Teens and adults can do 1-2 droppers 2-3x daily
Histamine Hero is designed to support histamine metabolism and prevent histamine release by providing DAO enzyme from grass-fed, grass-finished beef kidney, Quercetin to help inhibit histamine release, promote beneficial gut bacteria and limit damage to the cells due to mycotoxins, PEA for the anti-inflammatory effects and gentle herbs to stabilize mast cells, inhibit the release of histamine, and modulate the immune system.a
Dosage:
Kids 1 capsule 1x daily
Teens and adults 1-2 capsules daily (can take more depending on symptoms)
This is one of the main compounds found in Histamine Hero but for very sensitive individuals who want to take individual supplements, this is a good option to by itself for histamine support.
Dosage:
2-4 years: 50 mg daily
4-8 years: 50-100 mg daily
8-12 years: 100-200 mg daily
Teens & Adults: 200-400mg daily
Nettle tea contains compounds that may have antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects. Perilla is especially for calming histamine reactions in the GI system and albizia is great for the anxiety that excess histamine can cause. You can find these herbs in Settle & Soothe. You can take these herbs individually as well (found in fullscript)
Dosage: Drink 1-2 cups per day of nettle tea or dose the tincture up to 3x daily.
1-2 perilla capsules per day, 1-2 dropperfuls albizia
Bee products like propolis and bee pollen are well-known for their immune-modulating properties. Bee pollen can help the body adapt to local allergens, while propolis acts as a natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.
Ideally you find this local to you but if you are in search of a high quality option we love Beekeepers Naturals. You can find on fullscript or HERE using code: holisticmother
Dosage:
Sprinkle bee pollen generously on foods such as oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, cereal
Propolis Spray use multiple sprays in the mouth 3x daily or if doing the propolis liposomal packets do ½ packet for kids, full packet for adults.
Vitamin C has an antihistamine effect, meaning it can reduce the production and activity of histamine in the body and stabilize mast cells. There are multiple vitamin C options in the fullscript plan, otherwise in the beekeepers liposomal packets you get the vitamin c in addition to the propolis.
Dosage:
Kids: 100-500mg 1-2x daily (or to bowel tolerance)
Adults: 500-1000 mg twice a day (or to bowel tolerance)
Allergena is a homeopathic solution designed to address allergies specific to your geographical location. It helps the body adapt to the unique environmental allergens in your area, such as regional pollen, grasses, and trees.
This is a homeopathic solution, so if you are working with a homeopath on a constitutional remedy you would want to discuss this with them first.
How It Helps:
Addresses localized allergies based on the specific flora in your region.
Reduces sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes.
Supports long-term adaptation to environmental allergens.
Dosage: Take 3–5 times per day during peak allergy seasons or as needed for acute symptom relief.
Gemmotherapy is a powerful, plant-based therapy that uses extracts from the buds and young shoots of plants to support the body’s natural healing processes. For acute allergies and hay fever, gemmotherapy can provide effective relief by addressing inflammation, immune overreaction, and the histamine response. Below are some of the most effective gemmotherapy remedies for managing allergy symptoms.
Black Currant is one of the most versatile gemmotherapy options for allergies. It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory and adaptogen, helping to regulate the immune system and reduce histamine-related symptoms.
How It Helps:
Reduces inflammation caused by histamine release.
Supports adrenal function, which is often stressed during allergic reactions.
Provides relief for hay fever symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes.
Dosing:
Toddler-school aged children: 12–15 drops, 2 times per day.
Older children and adults: up to 25 drops, 2 times per day.
This is a great combination of gemmotherapy that uses black currant and other buds to support the organs associated with increased inflammation and allergic responses.
How It Helps:
Supports the immune system in resolving ongoing or stubborn allergic responses.
Reduces nasal discharge, sinus congestion, and throat irritation.
Helps prevent recurring hay fever episodes by modulating the immune system.
Dosing:
Toddlers and school aged children 2-5 drops 2x day
Teens and adults 10-15 drops 2x daily
Sample Allergy Protocol
1 dropperful of settle and soothe 2x per day (or nettle)
1-2 capsules of histamine hero per day (or quercetin)
10 drops Al-gen gemmotherapy per day (or just black currant gemmo)
Use vitamin C and bee products daily as needed for support
All of these things can be combined with homeopathy and cell salts based on your symptoms.
Full Script Protocol
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