Abstract:
Allergic rhinitis is an atopic disease. Atcnc allergy is a type —I hypersensitivity reaction which prcxiuces lgE antibodies to
allergens like pollen, dust, etc. In Ayurveda direct reference of allergic rhinitis is not available, but concept of allergy is
scientifically explained under 'Asatmg_ia vyadhi' while its effects are explained in context of hereditary, Viruddhahara. Dushi
visha and Ritu sandhi. Various types of Pratishyaya are explained clearly in all Samhita 's. However, symptoms of Vataja
pralishyuya like Tanu nasa srava (rhinorrhel), Shirah shoola (headache), Kshavathu (sneezing) more related with symptoms
Of allergic rhinitis. In the present study, patients of allergic rhinitis are evaluated cm the basis of general evaluation scale
consisting parameters hike obstruction, sneezing, itching nose etc. In the clinical study 30 patients were selected in age
between 16-60 years irrespective of their sex, religion, occupation and habitat etc. ney were treated with herbal tea for 14
days in their tea time 5g of tea bag. All of them were completed the treatment accurately and the follow up study contintæd up
to two weeks after the treatment. According to analysis, it can be concluded that, the herbal tea has been shown reducing the
symptoms of allergic rhinitis like nasal obstruction, sneezing itching. While assessing the total effect of therapy, complete
remission was observed in 16.7% (n—5), marked improvement was 33.3% and moderate improvement was 50%
(n: 15). During follow-up period recurrances were observed in the symptoms of running nose. Therefore it is most suitable as a
preventive measure to control and cure the disease.
