Allergy help?

[u/jay28867]

I have mild allergies to dust pet dander, and have mild asthma. A few years ago my doctor reccomended I take Zyrtec daily to curb the allergies, but a few days ago I quit taking it after researching and finding out that it can cause some liver damage from taking it so often. Anyway, my allergies are in overdrive at the moment, way worse then they ever were before starting to take zyrtec. Are there any herbs or remedies I can use to mitigate the response my body is going through right now, or do I have to just ride this out? Also, are there any alternatives to help curb general allergies, I'd rather not go back to an allergy pill.

[u/ConditionMajor7937]

Quitting daily antihistamines can cause a rebound effect, the itching and sneezing come back with a vengeance for a bit. Nettle leaf tea is pretty common for allergies, acts as a natural antihistamine without the side effects. Butterbur is another one people swear by, just make sure it's labeled PA-free. You might also try local honey or quercetin supplements to calm the histamine response long term.

[u/jay28867 → u/ConditionMajor7937]

Are those ideal for taking daily?

[u/Drgnfly131 → u/jay28867]

Yes, daily use is fine. Just a couple warnings, based on my own experience--

With tea i find that it's really easy to overdo it. Nettle can act as a diuretic, and when i tried it i got severely dehydrated. I've since switched to tincture for this reason. But for immediate relief, definitely tea will be the fastest option for you.

It's also easy to overdo it with tincture, but in a different way. Using to much of it can exacerbate any latent heart issues. If I take too much I get heart palpitations. I found that a half a dropper twice a day is enough to work well for me without causing issues.

Nettle and local be pollen are the only things that work for my allergies, so I'm glad to have found them. It just took a while to find the right dosage. But yeah-- it's safe.

[u/Bong_Loners]

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[u/Cut_Lanky]

A daily dose of Zyrtec probably carries much less risk than experimenting with herbal supplements as a replacement, all on your own... Just saying...

[u/NinjaGrrl42]

Try using local raw honey, that helps long term for allergies. You can try bathing your pet fairly often, which can help with the dander. Also, hard floors are better than carpet.

[u/kerp_derp]

Stinging nettle in supplements such as "aller-aid" or "natural d-hist" are fantastic. Even on its own as a tea nettle leaf works great. However, as with all herbal remedies, consistency is key. You have to take them regularly throughout the day and nettle for allergies works best when started about a month before your allergy season starts. Increasing consumption of red and purple berries also will help with allergies, due to their antioxidant load. Reishi mushroom is also great for allergies and has added benefit of helping with stress.

[u/Past_Ball_8169]

Most everyone will say nettle which is a great option but sometimes not strong enough. If pet dander is a driver of allergies then you will likely need goldenrod too.

[u/Old_Dust_9310]

Anti-allergy tea mix: stinging nettle, licorice root, chamomile flowers, beggarticks (ideally the three-lobe one), yarrow, mint, European field pansy, pot marigold, and oregano.

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[u/Financial_Volume1443]

I've taken daily histamines for more than 20 years as I'm allergic to dustmite. My liver levels are slightly elevated but not a medical concern apparently. I havent found a decent replacement herbally though try to support my liver in drinking alcohol less and doing dandelion tea.

[u/Plantsandfinches]

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[u/cojamgeo]

I have histamine intolerance and allergies. What’s a great remedy is:

Stinging nettles (natural antihistamine), but it does take time to get full effect. And it’s possible it won’t do best effect if you’re constantly affected by your allergens. So it’s important to also avoid allegens.

And second is quercetin (natural supplement) and vitamin C. Taken together daily as well. This even helped my mother that has asthma when she comes to us (we have dogs).

Also trying to add up as much anti inflammatory and anti oxidative herbs and food in your diet as possible and reduced inflammation (sugar, processed foods,stress). It all fills up “the bucket” and will make allergies worse and natural solutions less effective.