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Are there any herbal treatments for allergic rhinitis?

The herb nettle has been used to help people with allergic rhinitis. One study showed that nettle may reduce hay fever symptoms, including sneezing and itching. This herb has not been compared to over-the-counter or prescription drugs used for allergic rhinitis. Nettle appears to be safe, and side effects are rare when it is taken in recommended doses of 250 to 500 mg of leaf extract two or three times daily. Using large amounts of nettle may cause stomach upset and burning sensations on the skin.

Feverfew is another herb that some people claim is helpful for controlling symptoms of allergic rhinitis. However, there’s no good proof that feverfew reduces allergy symptoms.

References: The Review of Natural Products. Facts and Comparisons, 1999. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. William Morrow & Co., 1999. Mittman, P. "Randomized, double-blind study of freeze-dried Urtica dioica in the treatment of allergic rhinitis," Planta-Medica 56 (1990).

This answer prepared 7/15/99.

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