Allergy, in general, is an immune system response to substances that are typically harmless to most people. From a homeopathic perspective, allergies are seen as a manifestation of an underlying susceptibility and imbalance within the individual, which is influenced by miasmatic factors (inherited predispositions) and environmental triggers. Homeopathy views each person’s allergic reaction as unique, requiring an individualized treatment approach based on the totality of symptoms rather than just the specific allergen.

Homeopathic View of Allergy:

In homeopathy, allergies are often linked to miasmatic blocks, with Psora, Sycosis, and Syphilis being primary contributors. Homeopaths aim to strengthen the individual’s overall vitality and resistance to allergens by addressing these miasmatic influences and the root cause of the allergy, rather than merely suppressing the symptoms.

Common Allergy Symptoms

Allergy symptoms vary widely depending on the type of allergy but often include:

• Respiratory Symptoms: Sneezing, coughing, wheezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy throat.
• Skin Reactions: Hives, rash, itching, eczema.
• Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
• Eye Symptoms: Itchy, watery, and red eyes.
• Systemic Reactions: Anaphylaxis in severe cases, which is a life-threatening emergency involving difficulty breathing, dizziness, and swelling.

Common Homeopathic Medicines for Allergies

These remedies are usually prescribed based on the symptom profile and the individual’s constitution:

1. Allium Cepa: Useful for allergies causing watery eyes, sneezing, and a runny nose that “drips like a faucet,” particularly when the discharge is acrid and causes a burning sensation. Ideal when symptoms improve in fresh air.  which gets worse in the late afternoon and is better outside. Likewise, the nose can also be stuffed. The discharge from the nose burns and irritates the skin, while the tearing from the eyes is mild and bland.
2. Natrum Muriaticum: Suitable for individuals with a strong sensitivity to pollen and dust, especially if they suffer from hay fever with a runny nose and sneezing. It’s often indicated in people who are emotionally sensitive and tend to be introverted. There can be loss of smell and taste. The symptoms are worse at 10 a.m. and in the heat of the sun, but better outdoors.
3. Arsenicum Album: Effective in cases where symptoms include sneezing, burning discharge from the nose and eyes, and restlessness. This remedy is often suited to individuals who feel worse in cold and wet weather and have anxiety about their health.
4. Sabadilla: Used in cases of severe sneezing fits and itching in the nose, especially with hay fever. It is indicated for people who are sensitive to the smell of flowers or other strong odors. Feeling of relief when outside and with warm drinks are common. Discharge from the nose is usually thin and irritating.
5. Pulsatilla: Good for individuals with a predisposition to allergic reactions that include thick, yellow-green discharge, and those whose symptoms worsen in warm rooms but improve in open air.
6. Sulphur: Often prescribed for skin allergies with intense itching and burning. It is also useful for respiratory allergies and individuals with a constitutional tendency towards heat aggravation.
7. Histaminum: Sometimes used as a general anti-allergic remedy for relief from various allergic symptoms, particularly itching and congestion.
8. Apis Mellifica: Ideal for allergic reactions with swelling, hives, and stinging pains. It is especially useful when the swelling improves with cold applications and worsens with heat.
9. Euphrasia: Allergies which are more centered on the eyes. Euphrasia is good for eyes that itch, feel irritated, and burn with lots of tears.  In contrast to Allium cepa, there can be a mild discharge from the nose.  The child blinks frequently and may be sensitive to sunlight and wind. Euphrasia is also known as eyebright, and is a common ingredient in homeopathic eye drops useful for redness and irritation.
10. Nux vomica: for stuffy nose, occurring mostly at night and when outside. However, nose will be runny during the day and in warm rooms. Sneezing and runny nose worse can also be worse when waking up in the morning. The child is moody, impatient, and easily angered.
11. Wyethia: extreme itching of the mouth (especially the palate), throat, nose, and ears, along with the desire to “scratch” the roof of your mouth with your tongue. The mouth feels dry, and the throat swollen with frequent clearing of the throat.

Miasmatic Approach

In chronic and recurring cases, deep-acting constitutional remedies like Calcarea Carbonica, Silicea, Tuberculinum, or Psorinum might be considered, aiming to address the underlying susceptibility and provide long-term relief.