Hives Description and Symptoms

Hives also known as urticaria is characterised by itchy and inflamed red weals that appear on the body:

The condition is usually caused by an allergic reaction, physical irritation or stress.

The body begins to release histamines into the skin and the skin reacts by swelling and becoming red and itchy.

The red weals can disappear within minutes or hours but the irritation and itchiness can last for a couple of days or even weeks.

What causes Hives?

Allergic responses to certain stimuli can cause the histamine release in the body. These allergens are numerous and varied. A sensitivity to certain foods such as:

• eggs
• dairy products
• shellfish
• tomatoes

can sometimes cause the body to react.

Other triggers include:

• pesticides
• soaps
• detergents
• certain chemicals

Viral and bacterial infections or antibiotics such as penicillin can also induce hives.

Natural Herbal Treatments .

The following herbal treatments may bring relief from hives.

• Greenridge Chickweed Compound - helps promote healing and repair of the skin when used for red, inflamed skin conditions such as weeping eczema and chronic itching. more...
• Greenridge Chickweed Gel - with soothing Aloe Vera and antiseptic Tea Tree Oil, this cooling gel gives relief from itching, particularly of red, inflamed skin. more...
• Greenridge Chickweed Ointment - a herbal ointment for the relief of skin irritations. Helps relieve the symptoms of dry eczema, nappy rash, cracked dry scaly or chafed skin conditions. more...
• Chamomile Oil 3% - For relief of symptoms of DERMATITIS, ECZEMA, MINOR BURNS, SUNBURN and MINOR SKIN INFLAMMATIONS. more...
• Jojoba Oil - For relief of the symptoms of ECZEMA, DERMATITIS and the effects of PSORIASIS on the skin more...

Herbal treatment may bring relief to hives.