| Allergen | Source | Effects |
| Pollen Allergens | Trees (Birch, Oak, Pine), Grasses (Timothy grass, Ryegrass), Weeds (Ragweed) | Hay fever (allergic rhinitis), asthma |
| Latex Allergens | Hevea brasiliensis (Natural Rubber Latex Tree) (family Euphorbiaceae) | Contact dermatitis, anaphylaxis |
| Urushiol | Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) (family Anacardiaceae) | Severe skin rash (contact dermatitis) |
| Food Allergens | Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Shellfish | Food-induced anaphylaxis |
Natural allergen stimulate the immune system, leading to IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions.
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