Advancing allergy relief with botanical and natural remedies

Advancing Allergy Relief with Botanical and Natural Remedies. Seeking innovative, safe, and effective botanical or natural solutions to relieve allergy symptoms, enhancing consumer wellness through over-the-counter products.

What we are looking for:

Novel botanical or natural remedies, including compounds, formulations, or delivery systems, that provide safe and effective relief for allergy symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes, suitable for over-the-counter consumer health products.

Must have Requirements are:

• Demonstrated efficacy in relieving allergy symptoms (e.g., sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes).
• Safe for over-the-counter use with minimal side effects.
• Compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA or EU regulations).

Nice-to-have requirements are:

• Use of natural or plant-based ingredients (e.g., quercetin, stinging nettle, butterbur).
• Supported by clinical or pre-clinical data showing antihistamine or anti-inflammatory effects.
• Compatibility with multiple delivery formats (e.g., capsules, sprays, teas).
• Sustainable or locally sourced ingredients for consumer appeal.

Out of scope:

• Prescription-only treatments or synthetic medications.
• Solutions targeting non-allergy-related symptoms (e.g., cough, fever).
• Non-botanical or non-natural remedies.

Please note: Faculty and researchers interested in applying for these opportunities based on technologies developed or disclosed at Vanderbilt must submit their proposals through the CTTC.