Allergies are an overreaction of the body's immune system to specific substances that it misidentifies as harmful. This overreaction of the body's immune system is known as an allergic reaction and the substances that cause is called allergens. Allergic reactions manifest themselves in the form of commonly seen skin and respiratory disorders such as eczema, hives, hay fever, asthma and food allergies. Ayurveda regards allergy as a disorder caused by impaired digestion, which is why preliminary symptoms may include indigestion, constipation or diarrhea. This dysfunction in the digestive process is the cause of the hypersensitivity to certain substances, such as dust and pollen that triggers the allergic attacks. Deposits of ama (toxins in the form of mucus) in the lungs and respiratory tract create obstruction in breathing and cause wheezing, coughing or sneezing.

In Ayurveda, allergy treatment is done by first diagnosing the individual root-cause of every patient. Ayurvedic detoxification which will help to remove the root cause of the allergic reaction. This also helps to correct the imbalance Agni, eliminate excess Dosha from the body and helps to strengthen the immune system.

Treatments include: Panchakarma, Abhyanga, shirodhara, Kashayadhara, pizhichil, Herbal steam Bath, special lepanam, Special doopanam etc.