Pollinosan® 50ml, 120 tablets and
Nasal Spray!
Indications
Allergies: hay fever, urticaria (nettle rash),
sneezes, watery eyes, allergic reactions, respiratory allergies to all kinds of
allergens (dust, acarids or dust mites, pollens, animals, etc.), allergic
asthma.
Allergic terrain.
Composition
Ammi visnaga 1 X
Aralia racemosa 2 X
Cardiospermum halicacabum 2 X
Galphimia glauca 3 X
Larrea mexicana 2 X
Luffa operculata 6 X
Okoubaka aubrevillei2 X
Drops: Alcohol content = 66%
Tablets: Other ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, starch.
Dosage
Drops:
Adults: take 20 drops on the tongue or in a little water, 3 times daily, 15
minutes before meals. Mix thoroughly with saliva and hold in the mouth for at
least 1 minute before swallowing.
Children 2-12 years of age: give 1 drop per year of age in a small amount of
water, 3 times daily, 15 minutes before meals.
Tablets:
Adults: place 2 tablets under the tongue, 3 times daily, 15 minutes before
meals. Allow to slowly dissolve in the mouth.
Children 6-12 years of age: give half the adult dose.
Children 2-6 years of age: give Pollinosan® drops and/or consult a
health care professional.
Note: for chronic conditions,
the full effect can only be felt after several days. Begin taking Pollinosan®
shortly before the allergy season and continue taking it throughout that period.
In acute cases, take hourly, gradually reducing the frequency as improvement
occurs, or as directed by a health care professional.
Historical overview
Allergies were almost never heard of 50 years ago but
they are now one of the most frequent health problems. Respiratory allergies,
hay fever, allergic asthma, food allergies and urticaria are only some of the
names given to this disease, now of epidemic proportions in our society.
According to some authors, 40% of the population suffers from one or another
form of allergy (against only 4% in the 50’s). Many therapists blame
environmental pollution, others blame chemical and devitalized food, others
blame antibiotics, and others blame vaccines. Be that as it may, the current
medical answer to an allergy is not satisfactory: antihistaminic and other
allergy-drugs bring a temporary relief but no treatment. The real question is:
“If it is possible to acquire an allergy, shouldn’t it be possible to get rid of
it?”
Beyond tradition, homeopathic science is in constant
evolution. Research on new therapeutic avenues led to the exploration of
medicinal herbs from afar. Pollinosan® contains many of these exotic
herbs and represent the fruits of the researchers’ incessant labor. These herbs
are not found in the traditional homeopathic materia medica. They include
Ammi visnaga, Cardiospermum halicacabum, Galphinia glauca,
Larrea mexicana and Okoubaka aubrevillei and come from Africa,
Mexico, etc.
Pollinosan®’s actual concept is very different from that of the other
homeopathic products available for allergies. Rather than targeting only
allergic symptoms, Pollinosan® eliminates the toxins that overload
the immune system. It is therefore aimed at all types of allergies (rather than
only hay fever) because it promotes a normalization of the immune system.
Actions and pharmacology
Ammi visnaga (Toothpick herb) 1 X
Toothpick herb is a member of the Umbelliferae family and comes from the
Mediterranean, North Africa and the Near East.
Part used: dried ripe fruit.
Ammi visnaga is used in the treatment of angina pectoris, upper
respiratory tract inflammations and asthma. It especially targets whooping
cough, abundant secretions of the respiratory tract, chronic bronchitis and
sibilances. Its main active ingredient, khelline, has vasodilator and
bronchodilator properties.
Aralia racemosa (American Spikenard) 2 X
American Spikenard is a member of the Araliacae family and comes from North
America, from Canada to Virginia. Not to be confused with Sarsaparilla (Smilax
officinalis).
Part used: fresh root and rhizome.
Aralia racemosa is used as an expectorant. It is particularly useful in
cases of asthma starting before midnight (usually worst around 11 p.m.); of
sensibility to the least draught (often resulting in a cold or an aqueous,
abundant and irritant nasal drip) and of coughs triggered by lying down.
Cardiospermum halicacabum 2 X
Cardiospermum is a member of the Sapindacae family and comes from
Southern North America, and Central America.
Part used: freshly grown herb.
In local traditional medicine, cardiospermum was used to treat
respiratory illnesses and digestive problems. In homeopathic dilution, it is
used in both skin and respiratory allergies. In vitro, cardiospermum
blocks histamine reactions and has proven spasmolytic, hypotensor and
anti-inflammatory effects. According to Dr. W. Schwabe(1), many
allergy-suffering patients got significantly better results with
cardiospermum than with cortisone. He therefore recommends cardiospermum
each time allopathic medicine recommends cortisone (especially for serious
allergy symptoms).
Galphimia glauca (Galphemia) 3 X
Galphimia is a member of the Malpighiacae family and comes from Mexico
and Central America.
Part used: leaves and dried flowers.
Galphimia is successfully used in all sorts of skin and respiratory
allergies. A study published in « Fortschritte Der Therapie » followed 86
patients suffering from hay fever during two allergy seasons. Of the 41 patients
from the treated group (galphimia 4 X), 11 saw their symptoms disappear
and 23 noted a significant improvement. In the placebo group (45 patients), only
3 saw their symptoms disappear and 18 noted a significant improvement. No side
effects were reported.(2) Galphimia is acknowledged in the
German homeopathic pharmacopoeia.
Larrea mexicana (L. tridentata) (Paloondo,
chaparral) 2 X
Larrea is a member of the Zygophyllacae family and comes from the deserts
of South-Western North America.
Part used: whole dried herb.
In traditional medicine, Chaparral was used as a blood purifier and against some
cancers. In homeopathic dilution, it has expectorant and anti-inflammatory
properties and it is useful in the treatment of respiratory tract infections and
inflammations. Its role in Pollinosan® is to drain the allergic
terrain.
Luffa operculata (Luffa) 6 X
Luffa is a member of the Cucurbitacae family and comes from Central America,
South America and North Africa.
Part used: dried fruit.
Luffa is recommended in cases of atrophic rhinitis like those following a
