Tree Nut Allergy

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Tree Nut Allergy - Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Treatment

Tree nut allergies are among the most common food allergies in both children and adults. The six tree nut allergies most commonly reported by children and adults are allergies to walnut, almond, hazelnut, pecan, cashew, and pistachio. Most children who are allergic to one or more tree nuts do not outgrow their tree nut allergy. An allergic reaction usually happens within minutes after being exposed to an allergen, when proteins in the nut bind to IgE antibodies made by the person’s immune system. This binding triggers the person’s immune defenses, leading to reaction. Anaphylaxis is the most serious type of allergic reaction.

According to Ayurveda Science Asatmya means unwholesome and Satmya means suitability to some things, which are favorable for one’s own self. A substance can be Asatmya to an individual in the form of aahara and vihara which when consumed may cause an altered response in the body of that individual. All types of food allergies can be related with this concept.

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Causes of Tree Nut Allergy

Tree nuts can cause a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Allergic reactions can be unpredictable, and even very small amounts of tree nuts can cause one.

Ayurvedic Reference of Tree Nut Allergy

Symptoms of Tree Nut Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Including Cramping and Upset Stomach
Nausea and/or Vomiting
Diarrhea
Trouble Swallowing
Itching of The Mouth, Throat, Skin, Eyes, Hands, or Other Body Regions
Shortness of Breath and Difficulty Breathing
Wheezing
Nasal Congestion or Runny Nose
Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is rare, but it’s the most severe form of allergic response. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

Swollen Throat
Wheezing
Passing Out
Trouble Swallowing
Vomiting
A Red Rash with Hives

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Diet in Tree Nut Allergy

Do’s (Pathya) in Tree Nut Allergy

Avoid all tree nuts and peanuts, as well as products that contain them and products that have undergone processing in the same facilities as these foods.
Recognizing nut allergy symptoms and taking prompt action if they develop.

Don’ts (Apathya) in Tree Nut Allergy

Avoid these and look for them on food labels:

Nut butters. Almond, cashew, peanut, and others
Nut pastes. Includes products like marzipan, almond paste, and nougat
Nut oils. Includes cold-pressed or expressed peanut oil, and others
Hydrolyzed plant or vegetable protein. These can have peanuts in them.
Peanut flour
Nut extracts, like almond extract

Yoga Therapy for Tree Nut Allergy

Yogasanas and pranayama are very effective in Tree Nut Allergy.

Postures include,

Matsyasana
Paschitmoasana
Sarvangasana
Pavanamukthasana
Sirsasana
Bhujangasana

Pranayama include,

Kapalbhati
Nadishodhana Pranayama
Bhastrika Pranayama

Ayurvedic Treatment for Tree Nut Allergy

Any dietary substance will become Asatmya to a person if there is improper digestive fire or Agni. Digestive fire of the body (Agni) becomes weak due to amavisha (metabolic toxin) formation in the body and causes an imbalance of doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha are life forces) in the body. Treatment involves Shamanachikitsa (internal medicines), Shodhana chikitsa (Panchakarma therapy), lifestyle modifications, and a very strict diet regimen.

Internal Medicines for Tree Nut Allergy

Guluchyadi Kashaya
Drakshadi Kashaya
Hingvadi Vati
Kutajaghana Vati
Chitrakadi Vati

Shivakshara Churna
Trikatu Churna
Dadimadi Ghritham
Guduchi Satva
Praval Panchamrit

Purificatory Therapies

Vamana (Emesis Therapy),
Virechna (Purgation Therapy)
Asthapana Vasti (Medicated Enema)

Single Herbs Used in Tree Nut Allergy

Pippalimoola (Piper longum)
Chavya (Piper chaba)
Sunthi (Zingiber officinale)
Amlavetasa (Garcinia pedunculata)
Pippali (Piper longum)
Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)

Maricha (Piper nigrum)
Haridra (Curcuma longa)
Kutaja (Holarrhena Antidysenterica)
Bilwa (Aegle marmelos)
Musta (Cyperus Rotundus)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is Tree Nut Allergy?

Answer: Nut allergies are one of the most common food allergies that occur when there is exposure to nuts like almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, etc. Nut allergy symptoms can range from bothersome to life-threatening.

Question: What are the causes of Tree Nut Allergy?

Answer: As with other allergic reactions, nut allergy symptoms occur as a result of the immune system responding to the proteins in nuts as though they were harmful substances.

Question: What is the Ayurveda treatment of Tree Nut Allergy?

Answer: If the patient is healthy then sodhan chikitsa (purificatory) should be done with vamana, virechan and then shaman (palliative) chikitsa should be done with advised diet and medicines.