Allergies and related conditions
levels of scientific evidence for specific therapies


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Grade: B (Good Scientific Evidence)
Therapy Specific therapeutic Use(s)
Bromelain
Sinusitis (sinus inflammation)
Butterbur
Allergic rhinitis prevention
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
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
Anise
Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane)
Aortic acid
Allergies
Apple cider vinegar
Decongestant
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
Hives
Cajeput oil
Antihistamine
California jimson weed
Respiratory problems
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
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
Goldenrod
Allergies
Goldenseal
Antihistamine
Ground ivy
Allergies
Guggul
Rhinitis
Holy basil
Allergies
Horny goat weed
Allergy/hay fever
Horseradish
Allergies
Hyssop
Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes)
Ignatia
Allergies
Jequirity
Allergies
Kudzu
Allergic rhinitis
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Hives
Licorice
Allergy
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
Laryngeal spasm
Pycnogenol
Antihistamine
Quercetin
Allergic rhinitis
Rehmannia
Allergies
Resveratrol
Allergy
Rhubarb
Allergies
Rooibos
Allergies
Saccharomyces boulardii
Allergies
Saw palmetto
Catarrh
Selenium
Allergic rhinitis
Skunk cabbage
Catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membrane)
Spirulina
Allergies
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


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