Many cases of hives are brought on as allergic reactions and coincide with the release of histamine in the body. The release of histamine into the skin produces an inflammatory reaction, with itching, swelling, and redness. Hives can cause significant discomfort, but it does not cause injury or damage to any vital organs. However, home remedies for hives urticaria help also improve the immune system.
The severity of a hives outbreak can vary from case to case as well as from person to person. Some people can break out in hives if they merely touch a certain type of plant or bush; others may develop hives only with considerable exposure, such as overconsumption of a certain food. Chemicals are a major cause of hives for many people; anything from perfumes to household cleaners can trigger a reaction, as can nervous conditions, stress, certain foods, and alcohol. Viruses also can cause hives. Hepatitis B and Epstein- Barr virus, the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, are the two most common culprits. Some bacterial infections likewise can cause outbreaks of hives, both chronic and acute. An association between Candida albicans and chronic hives has been established in several clinical studies over the past twenty years.
List of Home remedies for Hives Urticaria
Aloe (Aloe vera)
Applied topically, reduces inflammation, provides protective coating.
Cooling to the tissues, relieves itching, redness, stinging and pain.
Internally, stimulates immunity and elimination of inflammatory toxins.
Curcurnin (Turmeric/Curcuma longa)
Stimulates the body’s natural anti-inflammatory corticosteroids.
Very effective natural antihistamine and antioxidant for hives and a variety of inflammatory skin ailments.
Protects liver against toxins.
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Strong antihistamine, reducing hives and other allergic inflammations.
High in antioxidant polyphenols and flavonoids that protects against oxidative, toxic damage to the tissues.
Enhances the immune system.
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
Chinese herb that alleviates hives, eczema and swollen tissues.
A tonic for the adrenals, increases ability to deal with chemical stress.
Improves sluggish or deficient liver and protects it from various toxins.
Bromelain (Pineapple/Ananas comosus)
More effective anti-inflammatory than most drugs, decreases the allergic response, alleviating hives, skin irritations. Accelerates healing.
Non-toxic in large internal doses; may be applied directly to the hives.
Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)
Anti-inflammatory; reduces sensitivity to allergens, stings or bites.
Encourages blood and lymph drainage, modulates and balances a hyper-reactive immune system. antiviral and antibacterial effects.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Antihistamine and anti-inflammatory, increases levels of cortisone.
Immune stimulating, improves stress response, antiviral activity.DGL form is not effective for allergy.
Also use locally as a tea or lotion.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Pain-relieving astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action.
Take internally or apply directly to hives to quell inflammation and pain associated with swollen tissues.
Detoxifies tissues of cellular waste.
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
A liver and blood detoxifier, diuretic, digestive stimulant; assists in clearance of cellular and lymphatic debris, reduces tissue swelling.
Purifies skin problems such as hives, acne, boils, eczema and psoriasis.
Stimulates the immune system; antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Rapidly quells the onset of hives, itching or other allergic responses.
A potent anti-inflammatory and antihistamine, improves skin circulation, relieves swelling and carries away inflammatory waste products.
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Freeze-dried form provides fast-acting antihistamine, symptom relief.
Anti-inflammatory and astringent to relieve swelling or edema of hives.
Detoxifying and diuretic, encourages excretion of inflammatory wastes.
Chinese Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
Contains potent flavonoids that are anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory.
Stabilizes body during increased immune stress or allergen overload.
Cools conditions of “damp heat” such as hives, fever, infections.
Goldenseal/Coptis/Oregon Grape (Berberis spp)
Soothing herbs for swelling, itching; ideal for hives and skin disorders such as boils, sores, abscesses and fluid-filled or pustular eruptions.
Tonic and detoxifying to the liver, gall bladder, stomach and intestines.
Quercetin (Quercetin)
A non-toxic, potent antihistamine bioflavonoid, decreases inflammation of allergic skin and hay fever conditions.
Strengthens capillaries.
May be taken acutely during hive outbreak or as a preventive measure.