Allium cepa
Runny nose with a raw, burning sensation, often accompanied by much sneezing. There may also be watery eyes, with redness and sensitivity to light, and sometimes symptoms are worse in the left eye (but without burning – the opposite of Euphrasia). Symptoms tend to be worse in the evening and in a warm room, and Allium cepa often corresponds to hay fevers that come on in spring or late summer.
Ambrosius
This remedy has a focus on the eyes, with watering, smarting and burning, and intense itching of the eyelids. The nose and head feels stuffed up, and symptoms may be accompanied by wheezing.
Aralia racemosa
The hay fever symptoms of this remedy are attacks of sneezing, especially when exposed to cold air, with burning sensation in the nasal passages. There may be breathlessness or wheezing, accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest. Pollen asthma which is worse during the night. More often indicated in springtime hay fevers.
Arum triphyllum
This remedy has a characteristic irritation in the nose, to the point where the person cannot resist boring or picking with the fingers. There is a raw burning sensation and acrid nasal discharge. There may also be a scratchy sore throat, and sneezing which is worse at night.
Arundo mauritanica
Symptoms typically begin with burning and itching in the roof of the mouth and sometimes the eyes and nostrils. There may be pain at the root of the nose, with much sneezing and clear mucus.
Euphrasia
Hay fevers that mainly affect the eyes. The eyes water profusely, with burning and smarting. The eyelids will sometimes swell, and the eyes feel sore and gritty. If the nose is affected there is a runny nose (but without burning). Symptoms are worse for sunlight, but the person feels better in cool, open air. Euphrasia tincture (also known as Eyebright) can be used to make a lotion for bathing the eyes (two drops to one tablespoonful of cool boiled water). This is soothing for sore, itchy or puffy eyes.
Gelsemium
Also well known as a remedy for flu, Gelsemium will help in hay fever where there is sneezing (especially in the early morning) and a feeling of fullness at the root of the nose. Symptoms may be accompanied by a dull headache. The eyes are watery and sensitive to light, and eyelids feel heavy and swollen. The person typically feels exhausted and drowsy with the symptoms.
Pulsatilla
This remedy is very useful in hay fever which produces a great deal of catarrh, with thick yellow or green discharge from eyes and nose. The eyes are itching and burning. There may be a dry sore throat and sensation as if the throat is swollen, but they are not typically thirsty. Symptoms are better for fresh open air and cold applications, and usually worse in the evening.
Sabadilla
There is violent spasmodic sneezing, and an itching runny nose with a copious watery discharge. Margins of eyelids are red and sore, and the eyes water in open air and sunlight.
Symptoms are characteristically better for warmth – the person feels better for keeping warm, and from warm food or drinks.
Sanguinaria
The hay fever symptoms are characterised by a dry, burning sensation in the nose and throat, and a particular sensitivity to odours, especially the odour of flowers. There may be frequent sneezing. Pollen asthma with breathlessness and constriction in chest.
Sinapis nigra
Mucous membranes of the nose are either dry and hot, or have a watery acrid nasal discharge. The nose may be sensitive to touch. Sneezing from itching in the nasal passages. Feels worse during the day, and better for lying down.
Sticta
Painfully dry mucous membranes, with a constant desire to blow the nose. Dull pressure in the forehead, and feeling of fullness at the root of nose. Sneezing which is more frequent at night. Increase in thirst during the hay fever.
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