Oral Allergy Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Treatment

What is Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)?

Oral Allergy Syndrome is a group of allergic symptoms caused by the body’s immune response toward certain allergens in food. Allergens in the pollen grains react with proteins in fruits and vegetables and cause some allergic manifestations in the mouth. The symptoms will not appear by intake of cooked vegetables as the proteins get destroyed by heat. In Ayurveda, such a condition is explained under the concept of Virudha. It mentions the effect of the consumption of certain incompatible food items.

We at IAFA® provide definite Ayurveda treatment for Oral Allergy Syndrome. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA® has initiated several awareness programs about allergies, its symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

Causes of Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Oral Allergy Syndrome is caused by the dropping of pollen grains on raw vegetables and fruits. The body recognizes similar proteins in pollen and vegetables and starts reacting to them. Most commonly, allergens are seen in:

Avocado, Apple, almond, carrot, celery, cherry, kiwi, etc.
Grass pollen in celery, melons, oranges, tomatoes, etc.
Ragweed pollen in bananas, cucumbers, melons, etc.

Ayurveda says combination of certain food items, mismatching quantity of drug combination, improper processing of food, untimely intake of food etc. are responsible for causing various allergic manifestations.

Ayurveda Reference of Oral Allergy Syndrome

Oral Allergy Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Treatment

Symptoms of Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Usually the symptoms are confined to mouth only. Major symptoms of Oral Allergy Syndrome are:

Itchy mouth
Scratching of throat
Swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat

Ayurveda explains the symptoms as dryness of mouth, tremors, sweating, itching, swelling etc.

“Dr. Gupta’s IAFA® has formulated genuine Ayurvedic treatment modalities for Oral Allergy Syndrome. Institute of Applied Food Allergy® has initiated several awareness programmes about allergy, its symptoms, prevention, and treatment. IAFA® is the pioneering institute in the management of various allergic disorders”.

IAFA® is here, so let’s say bye to allergies!!!

– Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist
CEO & Founder of IAFA®

Diet Management in Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Do’s (Pathya) in Oral Allergy Syndrome

Light & warm food
Intake of clean and fresh fruits and vegetables
Vegetables with a bitter taste can be preferred
Drink plenty of water
The practice of mild exercise
Proper sleep at night time
Use of familiar fruits and vegetables
Use of properly cooked food

Don’ts (Apathya) in Oral Allergy Syndrome

Drinks like alcohol
Heavy and fatty food
Continuous work without rest
Smoking
Day sleep
Late night work
Drinking cold water
Unhygienic fruits and vegetables

Yoga and Pranayama for Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Yoga practice helps to increase the body’s immune power. It increases blood circulation to all body parts and rejuvenates from the cellular level. Following Yoga postures will be helpful in Oral Allergy Syndrome.

Sirshasana
Setubandhasana
Marjarasana
Vrikshasana
Trikonasana
Ardhachandrasana

Pranayama helps to ease and relax the body and mind. It also normalizes the movement of Vata throughout the body. So it helps to improve overall body functions.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Oral Allergy Syndrome is treated effectively in Ayurveda through combined therapies like internal medicines, external medicines, treatment procedures and purification therapy.

Internal Medicines for Oral Allergy Syndrome

Manjishtadi Kashaya
Thriphala Kashaya
Padoladi Kashaya

Thriphala Guggulu Gulika
Kaisora Guggulu Gulika

External medicines for Oral Allergy Syndrome

Triphala Kwatha
Arimedadi Taila

Tila Tailam

Purification Therapy in Oral Allergy Syndrome

Vamana (Vomiting)
Virechana (Purgation)

Treatment Procedures for Oral Allergy Syndrome

Kabala (Gargling)
Gandoosha (Holding Medicated Liquid in Mouth)
Swedana (Sweating Therapy)

Single Herbs for Oral Allergy Syndrome

Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is Oral Allergy Syndrome?

Answer: Oral Allergy Syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by the reaction of pollen grains and raw fruits and vegetables in the body.

Question: What are the Symptoms of Oral Allergy Syndrome?

Answer: Oral Allergy Syndrome is manifested mainly by itching and swelling of the throat, mouth, and lips.

Question: How Ayurveda helps in the management of Oral Allergy Syndrome?

Answer: Ayurveda adopts combined treatment of internal medicines, external medicines and purification therapies for the effective management of Oral Allergy Syndrome.