If you have hives, you may have found that prescriptions and over the counter medications are just not working for you. Many people have turned to hives alternative medicine as a means to take care of their hives, and for good reasons. Much of the medications prescribed for hives cause drowsiness or other side effects. In addition, many of these drugs only treat the symptoms of hives and not the problem overall.

According to Associatedcontent.com, hydrotherapy is a great way to treat hives naturally. Taking a cool shower releases histamines that relieve itching. So, whenever you feel the itching become intense, just jump in the shower for just 10 or 15 minutes.

Taking quercetin (500 mg) twice a day is said to clear up hives and stop itching. Quercetin is a natural antihistamine and can be found in onions, apples, and leafy vegetables. Vitamins C and B12 are known to help in treating hives, and essential fatty acids are recommended for overall immune system function. Evening primrose is a great source of essential fatty acids according to Herbs2000.com. Sandalwood is also recommended, mixed with coconut or almond oil, to be applied to the skin every three or four hours.

 

Homeopathy

 

Many claims have been made that homeopathy treatments work best. Homeopathy treatments are recommended very highly among amid health experts as a good hives alternative medicine. In fact many sources claim that hives can be completely cured with homeopathic medicines.

Homeopathy was developed by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in Germany. It was based on the “Law of Similars”; the idea is that ‘like cures like’ meaning that a substance that produces symptoms in a healthy person may also cure similar symptoms on a person. For example, an onion may make your eyes water and your nose burn and hay fever may cause watering in your eyes and burning in your now. Therefore, a remedy made from an onion may relieve your hay fever (Hpathy.com, 2011).

Herbs2000.com provides the following information on hives alternative medicine:  The remedy should be taken every 15 minutes for the first hour and gradually be reduced to single hour doses as symptoms subside. If there is not any improvement within the first two hours, a different remedy or approach should be undertaken. This should be done until the symptoms subside or for a total of 5 or 6 doses per intervening period.  The treatment should be continued for several days with dosages given 3 to 6 times daily. People with chronic hives should seek professional homeopath supervision and remedy. The following remedies are provided:

  • Apis is used when the sensation of burning pain, itching, and stinging.
  • Arsenicum is used when there is a burning sensation and a presence of fine and small hives.
  • Dulcamara is prescribed when there is a lot of itching with the hives and there are white blotches with red in the center.
  • Pulsatilla is to be used in cases of large measle-like hives accompanied by a burning and itching sensation symptom.
  • Rhus tox is a remedy that is used when there is a lot of itching and burning, with red skin that is swollen and inflamed.
  • Sepia is given for hives that affect the face, neck, or in some cases the whole body.
  • Urtica urens is used where there is a lot of itching along with burning or prickling sensations.