Natural Alternatives to Allergy Drugs: Tinospora Cordifolia
An extract of this plant has been shown to significantly decrease sneezing and nasal itching, discharge, and obstruction. A randomized, double-blind placebocontrolled trial published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology involved 75 people with allergic rhinitis. They were given Tinospora cordifolia or a placebo for eight weeks. Those given Tinospora cordifolia had a significant decrease in all symptoms of allergic rhinitis. This included a 100 percent decrease in sneezing in 83 percent of participants, a 69 percent decrease in nasal discharge, a 61 percent decrease in nasal obstruction, and a 71 percent decrease in nasal pruritus (itching). Those given placebo had little improvement in the same symptoms that were monitored.
DOSAGE
Take 300 mg three times daily of a Tinospora cordifolia extract.
SAFETY
Tinospora cordifolia is well tolerated. Side effects reported in a clinical trial include headache and nasal pain. Tinospora cordifolia may reduce glucose levels; therefore caution is advised for people on diabetic drugs.
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