HOME REMEDIES FOR URTICARIA
- February 4, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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What is Urticaria ?
Urticaria is a skin disorder that is mainly caused by impurity of blood and activation of certain hormones. It is a type of allergic reaction, also known as Hives or Urticaria. In this, a sudden intense burning and itching is felt on the skin, which later appears as small or big red rashes. In general, its effect lasts only for a few minutes and later recovers on its own, but in some patients, its effect may persist for a long time. At the same time, it may obstruct the respiratory tract when there is urticaria on the mouth and throat. Therefore, in such cases you should contact your doctor immediately without delay.
Causes of Urticaria:
As we have already told you in the article that urticaria is a type of allergic reaction. The main reason for this is a special hormone called histamine. At the same time, as soon as some other chemicals are produced in excess it can also cause hives. Excess of these hormones may be responsible for certain things, which can be counted as its reasons.
- Parts of skin shedding from animals (especially from cats).
- Pest bites
- Side effects of certain medicines.
- Pollen particles of flowers.
- Due to allergies to other foods like oyster, shellfish, fish, nuts, egg and milk.
- Emotional stress.
- More cold or sunny.
- Excessive sweating problem.
- Disease or immunity related problems.
- Mononucleosis (a viral infection that spreads by kissing).
- More exercise.
- Because of being in the water longer.
Symptoms of hives are as follows:
- Itching
- Rash rash with swelling on the skin.
- Small rashes appear together on the skin as a large bulge.
- These rashes come on the skin and disappear within minutes.
- Dermitographism, in which there is a swelling of the skin even after a minor scratch.
- After knowing the symptoms of urticaria, we will now talk about what can be used in the treatment of hives.
Home Remedies for Urticariad-
Ginger
Content :
A spoonful of fresh ginger juice
Two teaspoons honey
How to use:
Drink ginger juice mixed with honey.
Repeat this process for about two to three times a day.
How is beneficial:
Ginger naturally has anti-inflammatory (inflammation-reducing) properties, which help reduce inflammation on the skin caused by hives. It can also help to keep blood clean by reducing blood pressure, as well as the properties of controlling blood attacks, as well as removing impurities that cause excess of plasma triglyceride, cholesterol and lipoprotein. Mainly blood impurities are a major cause of urticaria, about which we have told you earlier in the article. For this reason, it can be said that ginger can reduce some symptoms of hives as a treatment for hives.
Tea Tree-Oil
Content :
A few drops of tea tree oil (according to the affected area)
Cotton and bandage (as required)
How to use:
If less area of skin is affected by hives, apply two to four drops of tea tree oil on a piece of cotton and apply it on the affected skin.
If the urticaria extends over the area on the skin, put about 15 drops of tea tree oil in a cup of water and soak the bandage in that water and keep it on the affected area.
How is beneficial:
You can also use tea tree oil to treat hives. It has anti-bacterial effect, which protects the skin from any kind of bacterial infection. At the same time, its anti-inflammatory effect helps in reducing the irritation and inflammation on the skin due to hives . For this reason, it can be believed that the use of tea tree oil can be helpful as a home remedy for urticaria.
Green Tea
Content :
A green tea bag
A spoonful of honey
A cup of hot water
How to use:
Put the green tea bag in a cup of hot water and leave it for five to ten minutes.
Later, add a spoon of honey and drink it slowly and drink.
You can consume two to three cups of green tea a day.
How is beneficial:
Green tea has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which are helpful in combating skin inflammation due to joint urticaria as well as the effects of skin-related bacterial infections. Apart from this, it also has amazing properties of removing toxic elements from the body . For this reason, it can be assumed that the consumption of green tea can prove to be beneficial as a home remedy for hives.
Turmeric
Content :
One teaspoon turmeric powder
a glass of water
How to use:
Mix turmeric powder in a glass of water and drink it twice a day.
You can also make turmeric paste and use it directly on the skin.
Repeat this process about twice a day.
How is beneficial:
Home remedies for hives are also possible with the use of turmeric. The reason is that it has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine (histamine-lowering hormone) effects. At the same time, the article mentioned above that the histamine hormone causes the main cause of urticaria. Other causes include bacterial infection, which causes inflammation on the skin. For this reason we can say that all these properties of turmeric can prove to be helpful in relieving the hives problem .
Baking Soda
Content :
About one or half teaspoon of baking soda (according to the affected area)
Water (as required)
How to use:
Prepare a paste by mixing one teaspoon of baking soda and necessary water in a vessel.
Now apply this paste on the affected area and leave it to dry for five to ten minutes.
After the time is over, wash it with cold water.
Repeat this process about twice a day.
How is beneficial:
You can also use baking soda as a home remedy for hives. According to experts, a paste of baking soda has been considered helpful in relieving irritation, itching, and swelling on the skin , which are symptoms of urticaria. At the same time, using it in bath water provides relief in urticaria . For this reason, it can be said that baking soda can relieve hives problem to some extent.
Aloe vera gel
Content :
Fresh aloe vera gel
How to use:
Cut aloe vera leaves and remove fresh gel from the center.
Now apply this gel on the affected skin.
After it lasts for 20 to 30 minutes, you wash it with cold water.
Use this process about twice a day.
How is beneficial:
Aloe vera has anti-bacterial and anti inflammatory effects as well as skin repairing properties. This property is believed to be helpful in curing many skin problems . At the same time, in the problem of urticaria, this property may show positive effects in its cause and in preventing symptoms. For this reason we can say that the use of aloe vera gel in home remedies for hives can prove to be a great alternative.
Coconut Oil
Content :
Natural Coconut Oil (As Required)
How to use:
Massage the affected area with coconut oil with light hands.
After that leave it like this for a few hours.
After some time it will be absorbed into the skin on its own.
Repeat this process about twice a day.
How is beneficial:
Coconut oil has been considered a natural moisturizer, which helps to relieve itching, burning, and rashes by providing moisture to the skin . At the same time, the anti-bacterial properties present in it act to prevent bacterial infection, which is one of the causes of urticaria . This is the reason why coconut oil can be used for the Ayurvedic treatment of hives.
Lotion
Content :
Calamine lotion or witch hazel lotion (as required)
A piece of cotton
How to use:
Dip a piece of cotton wool in lotion and apply it on the affected area.
Apply this process about three times a day.
How is it beneficial:
You can also use calamine lotion or witch hazel lotion in home remedies for hives. Indeed, calamine lotion is believed to be helpful in relieving skin rashes and itching , which are among the main symptoms of urticaria.
Bathing
Content :
A bucket of cold water
Two to three cups of ground oatmeal
How to use:
Put oatmeal in the bath water and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
After the time is over, use this water for bathing.
Repeat this process daily.
How is beneficial:
Bathing with cold water clears the skin and regulates body temperature, which is one of the causes of hives. At the same time, the anti-inflammatory effect present in it helps in reducing inflammation . Now talk about oatmeal, it also has the properties of cleansing the skin, moisturizing and reducing inflammation . For this reason, if you use oatmeal in bath water, then this treatment can prove to be more effective.
Fish Oil
Content :
Fish oil capsule
How to use:
Until the problem is resolved, one capsule of fish oil can be consumed daily.
How is beneficial:
Fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties , which help relieve inflammation of hives. For this reason, it can be used as a treatment for urticaria.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.