Food Allergies: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

Food allergies are Ama plus weak Agni: undigested proteins leak past a frayed gut wall. Triphala nightly, ginger before meals, Guduchi to cool the immune storm.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Recommended Herbs for Food Allergies

Coriander Coriandrumsativum Linn. Main herb - digestive and skin/rash problems. Griping, flatulent colic, rheumatism, neuralgia, indigestion, vomiting, intestinal disorders, removes excess Kapha, eyewash, conjunctivitis, relieves internal heat and thirst, urogenital system(burning urethra, cystitis, infections, etc.), sorethroat, allergies, for all Pitta disorders, burning, The Ayurveda Encyclopedia 84juice for allergies, hay fever, and skin rashes (and externally as well); antidotes hot pungent foods,bleeding hemorrhoids. Externally eye disorders. Gotu Kola Hydrocotyle asiatica Linn Best rejuvenative herb for brain cells and nerves, intelligence. Adrenal purifier, AIDS, blood purifier, eczema, epilepsy, insanity, hypochondria, fevers (intermittent), hair loss, immune systemboost (cleansing and nourishing), liver, longevity, memory, nervous disorders, psoriasis, senility, skinconditions (chronic and obstinate), venereal dis-eases, tetanus, convulsions, rheumatism, elephan-tiasis, bowel disorders. Spiritual Uses: The most sattwic herb Green Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum Maton Sukshma Ela (Lesser Cardamom) is one of the most prized spices and is called the 'Queen of Spices.' The dried capsular fruit of Elettaria cardamomum is used. It is aromatic, pleasant in taste, and cooling. It is an excellent mouth freshener, digestive, and cardiac tonic. It relieves nausea, vomiting, and excessive thirst. It is widely used in Ayurvedic formulations and cooking. The seeds contain volatile oil rich in Cineol.

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Ayurvedic Perspective on Food Allergies

Dosha Involvement: Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Ayurvedic Therapies: General: Initially, persons need to avoid the foodsthat cause allergic reactions while taking herbs to improve the digestion (e.g., cardamom, coriander),calm the nerves (e.g., gotu kola), and improve theimmune system (e.g., gu uchi); follow one s doaha food plan, exercise, and reduce stress. Therapies listed under malabsorption are used here. Once the allergies are diminished, stronger immune-boosting herbs like hatavari and a hwagandha can be taken.

Key Herbs: Gotu Kola, Cardamom, Coriander

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 14: Circulatory System

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