Allergic Rhinitis Treated with Justicia Adhatoda Mother Tincture – A Case Report

Abstract

Allergic Rhinitis is an immunological inflammatory response of the nasal mucosa to airborne allergens. Although Allergic Rhinitis is not a life-threatening disease, its symptoms can be particularly bothersome and disruptive to a patient's sleep and overall quality of life. The coexistence of other allergic conditions, like Asthma, is very common. Unfortunately, no satisfactory treatment is available in modern medicine for this disease, prompting the need to search for satisfactory treatments available in other medical systems. We present a case of Allergic Rhinitis that was successfully treated with homeopathic medicines. Allergic Rhinitis is characterized by: Watery Nasal Discharge: Excessive secretion from the nasal passages, Nasal Obstruction: Blockage or congestion of the nasal passages, Nasal Mucosal Pallor: Pale appearance of the nasal lining, Sneezing: Frequent bouts of sneezing, especially when exposed to allergens, Itching: Itchiness in the eyes, palate, and pharynx. This case underscores the potential of homeopathic treatments to provide relief from the symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis and improve the patient's overall quality of life. Further research into alternative treatments like homeopathy is needed to offer more comprehensive and satisfactory solutions for patients suffering from Allergic Rhinitis. A 35-year-old male patient presented with complaints of sneezing (40 to 50 /day), rhinorrhea (watery discharge from nose), each nostril was partially blocked along with nasal itching feeling, loss of smell, cough with sneezing, heaviness in the forehead region, weakness, loss of concentration and hampering daily life activity for about 2 year. The patient's clinical findings and symptoms were suggestive of Allergic Rhinitis, which is of perennial type. According to Homoeopathy was done as Justicia Adhatoda mother tincture 15 drops (0.75 ml) in 30 ml of water twice daily before meals which falls under a safe dose as opined in Homoeopathic Materia Medica was given to the patient for 15 days. The patient experienced a reduction in all symptoms after 15 days. Allergy markers, such as the Absolute Eosinophil Count, decreased from 600 cells/cu mm to 250 cells/cu mm, and eosinophils in the CBC reduced to 3 %. The primary complaint of sneezing significantly diminished after completing the treatment.