|
Grade: B (Good Scientific Evidence)
|
| Therapy |
Specific therapeutic Use(s) |
Bromelain
| Sinusitis (sinus inflammation) |
Butterbur
| Allergic rhinitis prevention |
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Grade: C (Unclear or Conflicting Scientific Evidence)
|
| Therapy |
Specific therapeutic Use(s) |
Cat's claw
| Allergies |
Choline
| Allergic rhinitis |
Elder
| Bacterial sinusitis |
Ephedra
| Allergic nasal symptoms (used as a nose wash) |
Eucalyptus oil
| Decongestant/expectorant |
Honey
| Rhinoconjunctivitis |
Horseradish
| Sinusitis |
Kiwi
| Respiratory problems (prevention) |
Lactobacillus acidophilus
| Allergy treatment (Japanese cedar pollen) |
MSM
| Allergic rhinitis |
Onion
| Allergies |
Perilla
| Allergies |
Sorrel
| Allergies (allergic rhinitis) |
Spirulina
| Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) |
Stinging nettle
| Allergic rhinitis |
Thymus extract
| Allergy |
Vitamin E
| Allergic rhinitis |
|
Grade: D (Fair Negative Scientific Evidence)
|
| Therapy |
Specific therapeutic Use(s) |
Grape seed
| Allergic rhinitis |
|
Traditional or Theoretical Uses which Lack Sufficient Evidence
|
| Therapy |
Specific therapeutic Use(s) |
Acerola
| Hay fever |
Adrenal extract
| Allergies |
Agrimony
| Antihistamine |
Alfalfa
| Allergies |
Alpinia
| Allergic disorders |
Amaranth oil
| Allergies |
Andrographis paniculata Nees, Kan Jang®, SHA-10
| Allergies |
Anise
| Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane) |
Aortic acid
| Allergies |
Apple cider vinegar
| Decongestant |
Arabinogalactan
| Allergies |
Arnica
| Antihistamine |
Asarum
| Sinusitis |
Ashwagandha
| Anaphylaxis |
Astragalus
| Allergies |
Bael fruit
| Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane) |
Baikal skullcap
| Allergies |
Bamboo
| Sinusitis |
Barberry
| Antihistamine |
Bee pollen
| Allergies |
Belladonna
| Hay fever |
Bellis perennis
| Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane) |
Beta-glucan
| Allergies |
Bitter melon
| Sinusitis |
Black currant
| Respiratory problems |
Black pepper
| Allergic rhinitis |
Blue flag
| Respiratory problems |
Boneset
| Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane) |
Bromelain
| Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) |
Buchu
| Sinus problems |
Burdock
| Catarrh |
Cajeput oil
| Antihistamine |
Cat's claw
| Allergies |
Chamomile
| Catarrh |
Chaparral
| Allergies |
Chia
| Allergies |
Chickweed
| Allergic reactions |
Choline
| Allergy |
Chondroitin sulfate
| Allergies |
Cinnamon
| Sinusitis (inflamed sinuses) |
Clove
| Allergies |
Coleus
| Allergies |
Colloidal silver
| Allergies |
Comfrey
| Sinusitis |
Copper
| Allergies |
Cramp bark
| Allergies |
Damiana
| Respiratory problems |
Dandelion
| Allergies |
Datura wrightii
| Respiratory problems |
Desert parsley
| Hay fever |
Devil's claw
| Allergies |
DHEA
| Allergic disorders |
Dong quai
| Allergy |
Elder
| Hay fever |
Elecampane
| Decongestant/expectorant |
English ivy
| Decongestant/expectorant |
Ephedra
| Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) |
Eucalyptus oil
| Runny nose |
Euphorbia
| Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane) |
Eyebright
| Allergies |
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil
| Allergic reactions |
Garcinia
| Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane) |
Garlic
| Allergies |
Ginkgo
| Allergies |
Ginseng
| Allergy |
Globe artichoke
| Allergies |
Glyconutrients
| Allergy |
Goldenrod
| Allergies |
Goldenseal
| Antihistamine |
Green-lipped mussel
| Antihistamine |
Ground ivy
| Allergies |
Guggul
| Rhinitis |
Gymnema
| Allergy |
Heartsease
| Respiratory problems |
Holy basil
| Allergies |
Horny goat weed
| Allergy/hay fever |
Horseradish
| Allergies |
Hydrangea
| Allergies |
Hyssop
| Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes) |
Ignatia
| Allergies |
Jequirity
| Allergies |
Kudzu
| Allergic rhinitis |
Lactobacillus acidophilus
| Hives |
Licorice
| Allergies |
Liver extract
| Allergies |
Mangosteen
| Anaphylaxis |
Mastic
| Catarrh |
Meadowsweet
| Sinusitis (inflammation of sinuses) |
MSM
| Sinusitis |
Mullein
| Antihistamine |
Noni
| Allergies |
Nux vomica
| Allergies |
Oleander
| Sinus problems |
Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid
| Allergies |
Pantothenic acid
| Allergies |
Peppermint
| Urticaria (hives) |
Pycnogenol
| Antihistamine |
Quercetin
| Allergic rhinitis |
Rehmannia
| Allergies |
Resveratrol
| Allergy |
Rhodiola
| Allergy |
Rhubarb
| Allergies |
Rooibos
| Allergies |
Saccharomyces boulardii
| Allergies |
Saw palmetto
| Catarrh |
Selenium
| Allergic rhinitis |
Skunk cabbage
| Catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membrane) |
Spirulina
| Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) prevention |
Squill
| Catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membrane) |
St. John's wort
| Allergies |
Stinging nettle
| Allergies |
Tea tree oil
| Antihistamine |
Thyme
| Sinusitis |
Thymus extract
| Allergic rhinitis |
Tylophora
| Allergies |
Uva ursi
| Allergic reactions |
Vitamin A
| Allergic rhinitis |
Vitamin B12
| Allergies |
Vitamin B6
| Allergies |
Vitamin C
| Hay fever |
Vitamin E
| Allergies |
Watercress
| Respiratory tract mucous membrane inflammation |
Yarrow
| Catarrh |
Yerba santa
| Allergies |