- Health advice
- Oct 29, 2015
Sneezing, watery nasal discharge, itchy eyes nose and throat and inflamed skin all have something in common. They are symptoms of allergic reactions associated with IgE activity.
Allergies and IgE
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) activity is very important when it comes to allergies. Put simply, it’s a type of antibody that ‘over activates’ specific and very sensitive white blood cells. This reaction produces various allergic symptoms ranging from mild/moderate to more severe which require immediate medical attention. IgE activity is triggered by an allergen such as pollen, dust or gluten. Not everyone has an allergic response to these normally harmless substances, but people with allergies can have what has been called a ‘hypersensitive’ immune system. Allergic symptoms associated with IgE activity include;- Hayfever
- Eczema and Dermatitis
- Hives
What can you do?
Consider scientifically and traditionally evidenced herbs to help relieve allergic symptoms especially those associated with IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions;- Bupleurum falcatum (Bupleurum)
- Pinellia ternata (Pinellia)
- Zingiber officinale (Ginger)
- Scutellaria baicalensis (Baical Skullcap)
- Zizyphus jujuba (Red Date)
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice)