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Alternative medicine
By Mayo Clinic staffWhile there isn't much evidence about how well they work, a number of people still try herbal remedies, supplements and alternative treatments for hay fever. These include:
- Herbal remedies and supplements. Extracts of the shrub butterbur may have some effectiveness in preventing seasonal allergy symptoms. If you do try butterbur, be sure to use a product that's labeled "PA-free," which indicates it's had potentially toxic substances removed. Though their benefits are unclear, other alternative therapies for seasonal allergies include cat's-claw, choline, goldenseal, stinging nettle, belladonna and bromelain. Some people also claim locally produced honey helps reduce allergic reactions.
- Alternative therapies. Some people claim that probiotics, acupuncture and hypnosis may help with seasonal allergy symptoms. However, there's no solid evidence supporting the effectiveness of these treatments.
