Allergy and related conditions

Evidence Table:

grade: b (good scientific evidence)
Therapy	Specific Therapeutic Use(s)
Bromelain (Ananas comosus, Ananas sativus)	Sinusitis (sinus inflammation)
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)	Allergic rhinitis prevention
Nasal irrigation	Allergies (allergic rhinitis)
Nasal irrigation	Sinusitis
Probiotics	Sinusitis (hypertrophic)
grade: c (unclear or conflicting scientific evidence)
Therapy	Specific Therapeutic Use(s)
Acupuncture	Rhinitis
Acupuncture	Sinusitis (chronic)
Applied Kinesiology	Food allergy diagnosis/treatment
Aromatherapy	Decongestant-expectorant/upper respiratory tract infection (eucalyptus aromatherapy)
Black seed (Nigella sativa)	Allergies
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianensis)	Allergies
Cayenne (Capsicum annuum, Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum spp.)	Rhinitis
Choline	Allergic rhinitis
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.)	Allergic rhinitis
Elderberry and elder flower (Sambucas nigra L.)	Bacterial sinusitis
Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) / ma huang	Allergic nasal symptoms (used as a nose wash)
Eucalyptus oil (E. globulus Labillardiere, E. fructicetorum F. Von Mueller, E. smithii R.T. Baker)	Decongestant/expectorant
Honey	Rhinoconjunctivitis
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, Cochlearia armoracia)	Sinusitis
Hypnotherapy, hypnosis	Allergy/hay fever
Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa, Actinidia chinensis)	Respiratory problems (prevention)
Lactobacillus acidophilus	Allergy treatment (Japanese cedar pollen)
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)	Allergic rhinitis
Onion (Allium cepa)	Allergies
Perilla (Perilla frutescens)	Allergies
Probiotics	Allergy
Reflexology	Sinusitis
Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa, Butyrospermum paradoxum, Butyrospermum parkii)	Decongestant (nasal)
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)	Allergies (allergic rhinitis)
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)	Sinusitis
Soy (Glycine max)	Allergies (prevention of food allergies)
Spirulina	Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies)
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)	Allergic rhinitis
Thymus extract	Allergy
Vitamin E	Allergic rhinitis
grade: d (fair negative scientific evidence)
Therapy	Specific Therapeutic Use(s)
Applied Kinesiology	Diagnosis of allergies (wasp venom)
Grape seed (Vitis vinifera, Vitis coignetiae)	Allergic rhinitis
traditional or theoretical uses which lack sufficient evidence
Therapy	Specific Therapeutic Use(s)
Acerola (Malpighia glabra, Malpighia punicifolia)	Hay fever
Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC)	Allergies
Acupressure, shiatsu, tuina	Sinus problems
Acupuncture	Allergies
Acupuncture	Respiratory-tract illness
Adrenal extract	Allergies
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria, Agrimonia procera)	Antihistamine
Albizia (Albizia julibrissin)	Allergic rhinitis
Albizia (Albizia julibrissin)	Allergy (atopic)
Albizia (Albizia julibrissin)	Anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction)
Albizia (Albizia julibrissin)	Hay fever
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)	Allergies
Alpinia (Alpinia galanga)	Allergic disorders
Alpinia (Alpinia galanga)	Anaphylaxis
Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica)	Allergic rhinitis
Amaranth oil (Amaranthus L.)	Allergies
Andrographis paniculata Nees, Kan Jang®, SHA-10	Allergies
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)	Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane)
Aortic acid	Allergies
Apple cider vinegar	Decongestant
Apple cider vinegar	Hay fever
Apple cider vinegar	Sinus congestion
Arabinogalactan	Allergies
Arnica (Arnica chamissonis, Arnica cordifolia, Arnica fulgens, Arnica latifolia, Arnica montana, Arnica sororia)	Antihistamine
Arnica (Arnica chamissonis, Arnica cordifolia, Arnica fulgens, Arnica latifolia, Arnica montana, Arnica sororia)	Decongestant
Arnica (Arnica chamissonis, Arnica cordifolia, Arnica fulgens, Arnica latifolia, Arnica montana, Arnica sororia)	Respiratory problems
Aromatherapy	Allergies
Asarum	Sinusitis
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)	Allergic reactions
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)	Anaphylaxis
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)	Hay fever
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)	Allergies
Bael fruit (Aegle marmelos)	Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane)
Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria barbata)	Allergies
Bamboo (Arundinaria japonica)	Sinusitis
Barberry	Antihistamine
Bayberry (Myrica spp.)	Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)
Bee pollen	Allergies
Bee pollen	Hay fever
Belladonna (Atropa belladonna L. or its variety acuminata Royle ex Lindl)	Hay fever
Bellis perennis (daisy)	Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane)
Beta-glucan	Allergies
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L. Curcurbitaceae) and MAP30	Sinusitis
Black currant (Ribes nigrum)	Respiratory problems
Black pepper (Piper nigrum)	Allergic rhinitis
Black seed (Nigella sativa)	Respiratory problems
Black seed (Nigella sativa)	Sinus infection
Blue flag (Iris versicolor)	Respiratory problems
Blue flag (Iris versicolor)	Sinus problems
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)	Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane)
Bowen therapy	Allergies
Bowen therapy	Respiratory problems
Bromelain (Ananas comosus, Ananas sativus)	Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Bromelain (Ananas comosus, Ananas sativus)	Food allergies
Buchu (Agathosma betulina)	Sinus problems
Burdock (Arctium lappa)	Catarrh
Burdock (Arctium lappa)	Hives
Buteyko breathing technique	Allergies
Cajeput oil (Melaleuca quinquenervia)	Antihistamine
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)	Decongestant
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianensis)	Antihistamine
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianensis)	Sinusitis
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita, Chamaemelum nobile)	Catarrh
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita, Chamaemelum nobile)	Hay fever
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita, Chamaemelum nobile)	Hives
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita, Chamaemelum nobile)	Sinusitis
Chaparral (Larrea tridentata (DC) Coville, Larrea divaricata Cav) & Nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA)	Allergies
Chia (Salvia hispanica)	Allergies
Chickweed (Stellaria spp.)	Allergic reactions
Chinese medicine	Allergies
Choline	Allergy
Chondroitin sulfate	Allergies
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.)	Sinusitis
Clove (Eugenia aromatica) and clove oil (eugenol)	Allergies
Clove (Eugenia aromatica) and clove oil (eugenol)	Antihistamine
Clove (Eugenia aromatica) and clove oil (eugenol)	Diagnosis of allergies (wasp venom)
Coleus (Coleus forskohlii)	Allergies
Colloidal silver	Allergies
Colon therapy/colonic irrigation	Allergy
Comfrey (Symphytum spp.)	Sinusitis
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)	Allergies
Copper	Allergies
Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)	Allergies
Damiana (Turnera diffusa)	Respiratory problems
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)	Allergies
Datura wrightii	Respiratory problems
Desert parsley (Lomatium dissectum)	Hay fever
Desert parsley (Lomatium dissectum)	Sinusitis (sinus inflammation)
Detoxification therapy (cleansing)	Allergies
Detoxification therapy (cleansing)	Food allergies
Detoxification therapy (cleansing)	Hives
Detoxification therapy (cleansing)	Runny nose
Detoxification therapy (cleansing)	Sinus congestion
Detoxification therapy (cleansing)	Sinusitis
Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens DC)	Allergies
DHEA	Allergic disorders
DHEA	Angioedema
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis [Oliv.] Diels)	Allergy
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis [Oliv.] Diels)	Chronic rhinitis
Elderberry and elder flower (Sambucas nigra L.)	Hay fever
Elecampane (Inula helenium)	Decongestant/expectorant
English ivy (Hedera helix)	Decongestant/expectorant
Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) / ma huang	Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction)
Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) / ma huang	Hives
Eucalyptus oil (E. globulus Labillardiere, E. fructicetorum F. Von Mueller, E. smithii R.T. Baker)	Runny nose
Eucalyptus oil (E. globulus Labillardiere, E. fructicetorum F. Von Mueller, E. smithii R.T. Baker)	Sinusitis
Euphorbia	Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane)
Euphorbia	Hay fever
Euphorbia	Laryngeal spasm
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)	Allergies
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)	Hay fever
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)	Rhinitis (inflammation of nasal mucosa)
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)	Sinusitis
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum)	Allergic reactions
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum)	Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane)
Garcinia (Garcinia cambogia), Hydroxycitric acid	Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane)
Garlic (Allium sativum L.)	Allergies
Garlic (Allium sativum L.)	Sinus decongestant
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)	Allergies
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba L.)	Allergies
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba L.)	Chronic rhinitis
Ginseng (American ginseng, Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean red ginseng, Panax ginseng: Panax spp., including P. ginseng C.C. Meyer and P. quinquefolius L., excluding Eleutherococcus senticosus)	Allergy
Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.)	Allergies
Glyconutrients	Allergy
Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea)	Allergies
Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea)	Catarrh (upper respiratory)
Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea)	Sinusitis (sinus infection)
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.)	Antihistamine
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.)	Sinusitis
Graviola	Catarrh
Green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus)	Antihistamine
Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea)	Allergies
Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea)	Antihistamine
Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea)	Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes)
Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea)	Sinusitis (inflammation of sinuses)
Guggul (Commifora mukul)	Rhinitis
Guided imagery	Allergies
Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.)	Allergy
Heartsease (Viola tricolor)	Respiratory problems
Hellerwork	Respiratory problems
Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum L.)	Allergies
Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum L.)	Catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membranes)
Horny goat weed (Epimedium grandiflorum)	Allergy/hay fever
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, Cochlearia armoracia)	Allergies
Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens L.)	Allergies
Hydrotherapy	Allergies
Hydrotherapy	Sinus pain
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)	Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes)
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)	Rhinitis (hay fever)
Ignatia (Strychnos ignatii)	Allergies
Iridology	Diagnosis of: allergies
Jasmine (Jasminum spp.)	Respiratory tract mucous membrane inflammation
Jequirity	Allergies
Kudzu (Pueraria lobata)	Allergic rhinitis
Kudzu (Pueraria lobata)	Sinusitis
Kudzu (Pueraria lobata)	Urticaria (hives)
Lactobacillus acidophilus	Hives
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) and DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice)	Allergies
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) and DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice)	RSV
Liver extract	Allergies
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)	Anaphylaxis
Massage	Sinusitis
Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus)	Catarrh
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)	Sinusitis (inflammation of sinuses)
Meditation	Allergies
Moxibustion	Urticaria (hives)
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)	Sinusitis
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)	Antihistamine
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)	Catarrh
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)	Hay fever
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)	Allergies
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)	Sinus disorders
Nux vomica (Strychnos nux-vomica)	Allergies
Oleander (Nerium oleander, Thevetia peruviana)	Sinus problems
Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid	Allergies
Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid	Hay fever
Organic food	Allergies
Organic food	Food allergies
Ozone therapy	Allergies
Ozone therapy	Catarrh
Ozone therapy	Hay fever
Ozone therapy	Sinus infection
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), dexpanthenol	Allergies
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.)	Urticaria (hives)
Physical therapy	Allergy
Physical therapy	Sinusitis
Polarity therapy	Respiratory problems
Probiotics	Hives
Pycnogenol® (Pinus pinaster subsp. atlantica Villar)	Allergies
Quercetin	Allergic rhinitis
Quercetin	Allergies
Quercetin	Antihistamine
Quercetin	Hives
Reflexology	Allergy (diagnosis)
Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa)	Allergies
Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa)	Urticaria (hives)
Reiki	Allergies
Reiki	Sinus congestion
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)	Allergy
Rhubarb	Allergies
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)	Allergies
Saccharomyces boulardii	Allergies
Saccharomyces boulardii	Food allergies
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens [Bartram] Small)	Catarrh
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis, Schisandra spenanthera)	Allergies
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis, Schisandra spenanthera)	Sinus infection
Selenium (Se)	Allergic rhinitis
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)	Allergies
Skunk cabbage	Catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membrane)
Skunk cabbage	Hay fever
Soy (Glycine max)	Respiratory problems (cough
Spearmint (Mentha spicata, Mentha viridis)	Sinusitis
Spirulina	Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) prevention
Squill (Urginea maritima, Scilla maritima)	Catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membrane)
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L.)	Allergies
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)	Allergies
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)	Anaphylactic shock
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia [Maiden & Betche] Cheel)	Antihistamine
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia [Maiden & Betche] Cheel)	Sinus infections
Therapeutic touch	Sinusitis
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.), Thymol	Sinusitis
Thymus extract	Allergic rhinitis
Thymus extract	Food allergy diagnosis/treatment
Thymus extract	Sinusitis
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)	Allergies
Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) and Curcumin	Runny nose
Tylophora (Tylophora indica)	Allergies
Uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)	Allergic reactions
Uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)	Catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membrane)
Vitamin A (retinol)	Allergic rhinitis
Vitamin A (retinol)	Rhinitis
Vitamin A (retinol)	Sinusitis
Vitamin B12	Allergies
Vitamin B6	Allergies
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	Hay fever
Vitamin E	Allergies
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R.Br.)	Respiratory tract mucous membrane inflammation
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)	Catarrh
Yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum)	Allergies

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