Allergy is also known as hypersensitivity in common terminology. It is a condition in which, the immune system of the body has an exaggerated response to any material or texture that is irritating the body.

The sensitivity can be to anything but some of the popular triggers are pollens, animal dander, certain food, and many more. Some allergic symptoms can be mild including: sneezing, itch and rash. On other hand, some can be very sever and fatal as anaphylactic shock. Rash is the most common allergic symptom that is a red eruption of the skin, it changes the skin and effect its texture.

Causes of allergies

• Allergens such as pollens and dust
• Allergens such as animal dander, feathers, clothes, fabrics, grime etc
• Certain drugs such as penicillin
• Certain foods such as eggs
• Some diseases can also produce allergies such as S J syndrome and SLE
• Certain cosmetics including soap, cream and body lotion
• Accessories such as footwear, rings, necklace or wrist watches or even tattoos

Home remedies for allergies - Cure for Allergies

One of the best home remedies for allergies especially for rash one can melt 3 full tbsp of potato flour in a glass of water, add to a bucketful of water. Then repeat with more buckets and fill up your bathtub. Relax in the tub three times a day.

Another home remedy for allergy is using avocado paste to apply on rash.

Green tea is also one of the best home remedy for allergies. This common table tea has natural antihistamine. One should have one or two cups of green tea a day sweetened with honey. If you don’t like green tea, you can also use black tea, as it is from the same plant as green tea.

Honey is also considered to be good home remedy for allergies but make sure that you purchase local but pure honey.

Another effective natural remedy for allergies is chamomile tea is also said to be popular home remedy for allergies as it is a natural antihistamine. For this, one should drink one or two cups a day sweetened with honey.     

Ginger is time tested and trusted home remedy for allergy one can peel and crush one-inch piece of fresh ginger root. It is then placed into a mug and boiling water is pour over. Steep it for 5-10 minutes and have it at once. The formula is also mild decongestant. This is one of the best diet for allergies.
      
An apple cider vinegar is also one of the best home remedies for allergies. It was used to apply on bug bites or hives to get relief from the itching. Here, one can just dilute the vinegar with a little water and then apply it with a gauze piece. You can also put a little vinegar in a bathwater.