Allergy: Understanding the Body’s Hidden Signals

What Is an Allergy?

An allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to normally harmless substances like dust, pollen, food, or weather changes.
Instead of protecting calmly, the body releases chemicals that create sneezing, itching, swelling, or breathing difficulty.

Common Allergy Symptoms
Recognizing symptoms early helps better regulation.
Respiratory
• Sneezing
• Runny or blocked nose
• Cough or wheezing

Skin
• Itching
• Rashes or hives
• Dry or inflamed patches

Eyes
• Redness
• Watering
• Burning sensation

Severe reaction (needs urgent care)
• Swelling of lips or throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Sudden dizziness

Allergy Tests: How Diagnosis Happens

Doctors may suggest:
• Skin prick test – checks reaction to allergens
• Blood IgE test – measures allergy-related antibodies
• Elimination diet – identifies food triggers

Testing helps move from guesswork → precise regulation.

In Ayurveda, allergy is correlated with various concepts especially Ama (toxin), Asatmyaja charya (incompatible regimen), Virudhahara (unwholesome combinations). Various Acharyas has explained various causes and symptoms having similarity with allergy. The main cause of allergy is Ama or toxins produced by low digestive fire. Different symptoms are produced at different levels. Production of Ama can vitiate Rakta & Pitta or it can vitiate Kapha, producing different symptoms. Immunity also plays important role in the production of allergy. All types of proteins either in animals or food origins can cause allergy. According to Ayurveda, if the body balance is maintained no allergic 
reactions are possible. According to Ayurveda the body balance is basically 
based on the balance of Tridoshas. 

 Managing allergy in Ayurvedic way

Ayurvedic management of allergies focuses on strengthening immunity and reducing inflammation using potent herbs like Turmeric (Haridra), Neem, Ginger (Shunthi), Tulsi, and Guduchi

Nimbarajanyadi tablets of Bipha Ayurveda functions as a preventive and curative supportive remedy for respiratory and skin allergies, assisting immune balance, detoxification, and digestive correction.

Allergy is not just a nuisance symptom.
It is a message from the immune system asking for balance.