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Hayfever Action Plan

As colds and flu decline, a different attack of sneezes, sniffles and watery eyes are on the way for some…


The bright green catkins on silver birch trees, that populate any bit of sandy heath, are a welcome sign of spring. But to 25% of hayfever sufferers they’re a warning of symptoms about to strike. Tree pollens hit early, some even in January, but for 95% of hayfever sufferers it’s late May until August (when grass pollens abound) that symptoms really take hold, especially on dry, warm days.



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See the chart below for when particular offending pollens and fungal spores are likely to be about. Before the season really gets into swing is the time to prepare your defences against pollen attack.




Be prepared

Starting 4-6 weeks before symptoms are expected, try the isopathic approach. This means treating the condition with a minute amount of the substance causing the problem, and for that we have Mixed Pollen 30C (125 tablets). This mixture of air-borne pollens - from grasses, trees and weeds - is prepared homeopathically, and should generally be taken twice daily.

Tip: Try wearing wrap-around sunglasses to stop pollen invading the eyes.



Acute treatment

Either alone, or along with taking Mixed Pollen, you can take a homeopathic remedy carefully matched to your particular symptoms (see our symptom chart page below). Generally the recommended strength is 6C (125 tablets), taken up to four times daily, when required, according to the severity of the symptoms.

Tip: Keep car windows closed when driving near fields/gardens.



Soothe

To help clean nasal passages and/or to ease a nose left sore from sneezing and blowing, try Rhinodoron Nasal Spray (20ml).This can be used along with other homeopathic remedies, and is safe to use on a regular basis and can be used from the age of 3 months upwards and throughout pregnancy.

Tip: Shower as soon as you’re home to remove pollen from hair and skin.


Always read the label


To help support your Hayfever Action Plan we have put together Mixed Pollen 30C and Rhinodoron in a special Hayfever Kit (pictured above) with information on how to use – click here to buy >





Eye Nose Sneezing Other symptoms Worse Better Remedy
Streaming bland secretion Burning discharge/ red nose Especially when entering a warm room Sinus headache Evenings, and in warm rooms Open air Allium Cepa 6C
Puffy eyelids/ red eyes Red, swollen   Burning, stinging of affected areas In heat/ after sleeping Open air Apis Mel 6C
Burning discharge, red eyelids Watery discharge, burning Sneezing without relief Restlessness, agitation, exhaustion Cold Heat/warm drinks Arsen Alb 6C
Streaming red eyes, burning discharge Copious bland discharge   Stickiness of eyes Evening/ warmth Dark or open air Euphrasia 6C
Heavy eyelids Watery discharge, stuffy nose Frequent Heaviness/ muscular weakness Excitement, emotional stress Open air/ exercise Gelsemium 6C
Puffy, red eyelids Stringy discharge/fullness at bridge of nose/ post nasal drip Violent sneezing Tough, stringy catarrh Morning/ Hot weather Heat Kali Bich 6C
Heavy , burning, watering eyes Initially streaming changing to stuffed up Violent sneezing Loss of smell and taste Warm room/ heat/mental exertion Open air Nat Mur 6C
Irritated, light sensitive Watery alternating with stuffed up/crawling sensation Violent sneezing Over sensitive and easily irritated Warm rooms/ morning/ dry weather Evening/ wet weather Nux Vom 6C
Thick, bland discharge, puffy, itchy eyelids Stuffiness, thick yellow/green catarrh   Changeable symptoms Warm room Open air Pulsatilla 6C
Aversion to light Itchy, obstructed and loss of smell Morning Chilly, sensitive to cold air Morning, cold Warmth, being wrapped up Silica 6C


The remedies above are those most commonly used to treat hayfever and symptoms described, however each person is unique so it’s best to consult a qualified homeopath for the recommended dosage or if their symptoms vary from those described.


Click here for further information on homeopathy


Click here to find a Homeopathic Practitioner in your area


A to Z of homeopathic remedies



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