What could merit the title of The Worst allergen? Read on to learn...the absolute worst pollen disperser and most offensive allergen is building up right now. "Building up?" Yes.
What is unique about Ragweed (Ambrosia, Artemisia) is its trigger for reproducing. Most plants are "done" by now...they've produced pollen, been fertilized, made their seeds and the seeds are being dispersed by animals and wind. However, Ragweed has a long cycle and is able to modify to become virulent long past the other allergens. Once we pass Summer Solstice Ragweed goes into overdrive. It produces incrementally more pollen as the days grow shorter...isn't that wild? Sensing its life is ending, Ragweed generates the means of securing its mortality. Only with the first frost does it die...sometimes we have no frost.
Each plant is reputed to be able to generate about a billion grains of pollen over a season, and the plant is anemophilous (wind-pollinated). It is highly allergenic, generally considered the greatest allergen of all pollens, and the prime cause of hay fever in North America. Common Ragweed (A. artemisiifolia) and Western Ragweed (A. psilostachya) are designated the most noxious to those prone to hay fever.
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In short: if you thought you were finished suffering with hay fever, the continuation of the season is upon us! The sophisticated software program I use to effectively treat allergies of all sorts includes Ragweed in its many forms and variations, included in the Grasses & Weeds treatment. And most importantly: the treatment is non-invasive, pleasant and permanent! Call Marin Allergy Relief & Chiropractic now for a Free Consultation 415-515-7653 or visit our website for more information marinallergyrelief.com.
