Hives refer to a condition of skin infection where itchy white and red welts appear on the skin. Sometimes, due to harsh environmental factors or due to consuming certain medications or foods, histamine is released in your body that triggers a chemical reaction
which eventually causes hives. Following are some of the well-known herbal remedies for hives, which is also termed as urticaria.
Herbal Remedies For Hives
German Chamomile
Medically termed as Matricaria Recutita, German Chamomile belongs to the Aster family. It contains flavonoids and essential oil, which can be very effective in healing hives. This daisy-like herb carries additional benefits for those who are suffering from anxiety and insomnia also. The itching caused by hives can be very irritating and may make it very difficult for you to sleep peacefully.
German chamomile, when taken in proper dosage consistently, especially in the form of herbal tea, does not just reduce the burning and itching sensation but also relaxes your brain and body. However, those who are allergic to plants of aster family should not use this herbal remedy.
Burdock
The medical term for burdock is Arctium Lappa. The herb is best-known for its very effective antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This alterative herb also belongs to Aster family; so, aster-allergic people should avoid it. Others who are not allergic to it can drink a herbal tea prepared from the seeds, leaves and roots of burdock to treat hives.
When your skin gets infected with hives, it results in systematic imbalance in your body. Treating this systematic imbalance can actually treat hives. The natural components in burdock help your body to get into a state of integration, which eventually reduces the symptoms of hives.
Licorice
Licorice has similar features and actions as does cortisol, which is an anti-inflammatory hormone produced naturally in your body. Saponins and flavonoids are the main active components in licorice.
The anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory properties of both these components can be very beneficial in treating various types of skin inflammations, including hives. However, pregnant women and those who are suffering from heart, kidney, thyroid, diabetes and hypertension problems should avoid this herb.
Elderberry
Elderberry can be used in several ways to treat hives. For example, you can apply the decoction of this herb externally to the infected areas. Alternatively, you can prepare an elderberry tea by steeping 2-4 grams of the herb in around 150 ml of boiling water. You should use all parts of this herb except its root. Whether you drink elderberry tea or apply it topically in the form decoction, both remedies can be very helpful in reducing allergic inflammation.
Nettle Leaf
Naturopathy experts believe that nettle leaf can also treat hives if taken 300 mg of this herb 3 times daily. Freeze, dried nettles are considered to be more beneficial because they carry anti-histamine effects.
This remedy reduces the appearance of welts and redness very fast and also relieves inflammation, itching and irritation.
In general, hives are not treated as a very serious condition, but in rare cases, it can cause complicated symptoms like difficulty breathing, which can even be life threatening. Therefore, advice from a doctor is must before you follow any herbal remedy or specific treatment procedure for it.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
