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Ayurvedic Treatment of Animal Allergy (Kaphaja Pratisyaya) – Causes, Symptoms and More
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About Animal Allergy
Do you know your allergy can get worse on coming in contact with animal fur or animal dander? Many individuals are allergic to the animals that have fur or feathers. However, some of the most common allergies are from close contact with cats and dogs. As per Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America about 30% of individuals have allergies in the US and can be allergic to cats and dogs. The probability of being allergic to cats is twice as much as that of a dog allergy. In this article we will learn about Ayurvedic treatment of Animal Allergy along with its causes and symptoms in detail.
The symptoms of animal allergy can be broadly classified in two broad categories such as nasal allergy and skin allergy. According to Ayurveda, the skin-related symptoms of animal allergy can be correlated with kshudra kushta while the respiratory symptoms of pert allergy can be correlated with kaphaja pratisyaya and Tamak swasa.
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Causes of Animal Allergy
It is important to understand which animal parts can initiate an allergic reaction in individuals that are prone to animal allergies. The people with animal allergies produce an allergic reaction to harmless proteins present in dander, saliva, urine, and feces.
Dander: It is the tiny flakes of dead skin cells present in animal’s fur, hair, or feathers and animals like cat, dogs, rabbit, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits shed dander.
The individuals having allergies to animal proteins may inhale or touch allergens that cause their immune system to initiate an allergic reaction by releasing histamine that causes nose, throat, and skin symptoms. Also some people show signs of contact dermatitis when coming in contact with animal allergens.
Symptoms of Animal Allergy
The symptoms of animal allergy can be divided into nasal allergy and skin allergy. Nasal symptoms produced from animal allergy are:
- Itchiness in nose, eyes, throat, or roof of the mouth
- Runny nose
- Blocked nose
- Sneezing
- Red or watery eyes
- Problem in breathing
- Wheezing while exhaling
- Disturbed sleep due to shortness of breath
Skin symptoms produced from animal allergy are:
- Raised patches red in color or hives
- Itchiness in skin
- Eczema
- Burning sensation
- Swelling or tenderness
Sometimes the symptoms of animal allergy are mild but on other occasions it may worsen asthma symptoms and can trigger a severe asthmatic attack. It is therefore essential to treat the symptoms of animal allergies at the earliest.
Also Read:- Ayurvedic Treatment of Pet Allergy – Causes, Symptoms and More
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Ayurvedic Treatment of Animal Allergy
If you’re allergic reactions exacerbate while coming in close contact with animals then the first line of action is to avoid close contact with the animal.
In case of allergy caused by contact with animal animals the first step is to avoid close contact with them. Make sure to keep items such as bedding, upholstered furniture, and cushions out of reach from the pet animals. In ayurveda, there is a personalized treatment plan based on aggravated dosha and unique individual constitution and therefore, after careful examination management strategies are advised in the form of internal medicines and external applications.
Internal Medicines
Natural treatment of animal allergy is inclusive of following preparations:
- Manjishtadi Kashayam
- Patoladi Kashayam
- Neelitulasyadi Kashaya
- Amruthotharam Kashayam
- Kaisora guggulu gulika
- Swasanandam Gulika
External Applications
- Triphala churna
- Nimbadi churna
Detoxification Procedures or Panchkarma
Detoxification procedures or Panchkarma can be advised depending upon the clinical presentation and dominant doshas:-
- Vamana (Emesis)
- Virechana (Purgation)
- Raktamokshana (Bloodletting)
- Nasya (Nasal installation of medicine)
Single Drugs in the Treatment of Animal Allergy
The treatment plan is also inclusive of various single herbs that alleviates the symptoms produced by animal allergies. The following herbs can be advised:
- Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
- Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
- Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)
- Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
- Pippali (Piper longum)
Ayurveda – The Ancient Healing Science is the only system that can effectively cure animal allergies. Ayurveda is a holistic system that not only emphasizes on the use of herbal supplements under guidance of specialized doctors but also advocates healthy diet and lifestyle to avail maximum benefits.
Diet Management for Animal Allergy
Pathya (Do’s)
The following food and lifestyle regimen can be implemented to limit the effect of allergic reactions:-
- Warm water to use internally and externally.
- Incorporate more bitter, spicy, astringent taste
- Maintain personal hygiene
- Groom your pets.
- Use of safety precautions like face mask, gloves etc. while cleaning the animals
Apathya (Don’ts)
- Close contact with animals
- Sleeping during the day
- Cold, rainy, humid weather
- Smoking
- Milk and milk products
- Refrigerated food
- Excess sweet, sour, salty food
Yoga for Animal Allergy
You might be wondering how yoga can help with animal allergies. Here, we will uncover the potential benefits of yoga if you are suffering from animal allergies. Deep breathing and pranayama techniques increase the lung capacity and respiratory functions which increases the body’s capacity to combat allergies. Moreover, yoga reduces stress which helps to mitigate the allergic response in the body. Furthermore, regular practice of yoga makes the immune system stronger, fostering a strong defense mechanism against harmful animal allergens. Yoga also fortifies mind-body awareness which assists the individuals in early recognition of allergy symptoms and allows them to take early interventions.
Following Yoga Asanas can be tried to get rid of animal allergy:
- Surya Namaskar
- Adho Mukha Svanasana
- Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
- Matsyasana
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are Animal Allergies?
Answer: Animal Allergies refer to the allergic reactions of the body’s immune system towards various proteins present in hair, fur, fecal matter, urine etc. of animal animals such as cats, dogs, birds, and small mammals.
Question: Can I Have Pets if I am Suffering from Animal Allergies?/h3>Answer: It is completely dependent on the severity of the allergy as some people with mild allergies can have pets while taking necessary precautions while others can have hypoallergenic breeds or consider other options.
Answer: It is completely dependent on the severity of the allergy as some people with mild allergies can have pets while taking necessary precautions while others can have hypoallergenic breeds or consider other options.
Question: How Do Natural Approaches and Ayurveda Help to Treat My Animal Allergy?
Answer: Ayurveda promotes health and well-being through various methods like herbal supplements, purification therapies or panchkarma, diet and lifestyle and also through yoga and pranayam. These practices boost the immune system and reduce the incidents of animal allergies.
References
- Shloka No. 6, Nasarogavijnaneeyam, Ashtangahrudayam by Acharya Vaghbhatta, Uttarasthanam.
- Charak. Charak Samhita. Vidyotini commentary. Chaukhambha Bharitya Academy, Varanasi. 1st volume. Sutrasthana 20/17.
- Ambika Dutt Shastri. Sushruta Samhita Sutrasthan 20/15 “Ayurvedatatvavasandipika” Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan. 221001 Varanasi.
- Sahil Gupta, Ayurvedic Aspects of Allergies and Fungal Infections, Edition 2021, Pet Allergy Chapter No. 07, Page No. 44-49.
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