🌿 Struggling with Hay Fever? Here’s What TCM Has to Say! 🌿

Sneezing, itchy eyes, blocked nose, and constant fatigue? Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) may be common in spring and summer, but from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, it’s more than just pollen.

👃 Why Does Hay Fever Happen in TCM?

TCM sees hay fever as a result of Wei Qi (defensive qi) deficiency, often related to a weak Lung and Spleen system, and sometimes Kidney deficiency. When the body’s defenses are weak, Wind and external allergens invade, causing the familiar itchy, runny, and inflamed symptoms.

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🌬️ Common TCM Patterns in Hay Fever:

1. Lung Qi Deficiency with Wind Invasion – sneezing, clear runny nose, fatigue

2. Spleen Qi Deficiency – damp congestion, mucus, bloating, foggy head

3. Kidney Deficiency – chronic, long-term allergic tendency, worse in early morning

4. Wind-Heat in the Lung – itchy red eyes, yellow mucus, sore throat

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🌿 TCM Treatments May Include:

✅ Acupuncture – to strengthen the Lung & Spleen, and expel Wind

✅ Herbal Medicine – classic formulas like Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Powder) help boost immunity

✅ Diet & Lifestyle Advice – warm foods, no dairy or sugar, keep the neck covered outdoors

✅ Nasal rinses & Aromatherapy – Eucalyptus, tea tree, and peppermint may offer relief

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✨ The TCM Goal?

Treat the root (strengthen your body’s defences) and not just the branch (relieve symptoms). That’s why many patients notice long-term improvement and fewer seasonal flare-ups over time.

📩 Curious about how acupuncture and herbs can help with your hay fever? Message me for a consultation or more tips! 😊