Hives Herbal Treatment

An hives herbal treatment is a must if you find yourself with an uncomfortable case of itchy hives.

Hives are raised areas of white welts on a red patch of skin. At first they might burn, but later on they can itch immensely. Normally they appear quickly with a small patch that spreads quickly. Occasionally they will disappear and then come back again on another part of the body.

Causes of Hives

Many things have been found to cause hives, including the following:

• Stress


• Food allergies


• Environmental toxins


• Viruses

Exposure to coffee, tobacco and alcohol can make the symptoms even worse.

Hives Herbal Treatment

There are several different hives herbal remedies that you can use if you are suffering from the symptoms. These include:

• Alfalfa - a member of the legume family and used in many different herbal remedies removes toxins from the bloodstream, which is how it helps to treat hives. Alfalfa remedies use the seeds, spouts and above-ground parts of the plant.


• Aloe Vera - The gel of the Aloe Vera plant is great for soothing sore skin. You can rub aloe vera gel onto the afflicted area to relieve the itchiness and soreness that are associated with hives.


• Chamomile - An herb that has anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties, which makes it ideal to use as a treatment when you are suffering from these symptoms. You can use the flowers to make teas to drink or creams that you can apply externally. CAUTION: You should avoid the use of chamomile if you are taking blood thinning medication, such as warfarin.


• Nettle - Surprising as it seems, you can use stinging nettles as a treatment for these symptoms. Simply apply the juice from stinging nettle plants onto the affected area and it will relieve the suffering.

As you can see, there are a few hives herbal remedies that you can use to treat the symptoms of hives. Why not try one the next time you are afflicted?

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