Absolutely, you’re on the right track thinking about Arjuna and Licorice. Both have their place in Ayurveda for supporting heart and digestion-related issues. Let’s start with Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). It’s renowned in Ayurveda for its heart-protective properties. You can try taking Arjuna powder, maybe a teaspoon, twice daily with warm water or milk. Arjuna helps in soothing the heart, balancing Kapha (bit heavy energy here), and can aid with the stress you’re feeling.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) also comes into play, especially for digestive troubles like acid reflux. You can try licorice tea or powder – about half a teaspoon of powder with warm water before meals. It soothes the stomach lining and reduces acidity.
But wait, don’t forget about lifestyle and diet – big players here. Eating mindfully, yeah? Smaller meals, chew well. Avoiding spicy, oily foods, they irritate the stomach and worsen reflux. Instead, keep foods light and warm.
For stress try, simple breathing techniques like anulom-vilom (alternate nostril breathing), helps calm the mind and balance Vata dosha, which gets all tangled in anxiety. Maybe 10 minutes daily?
Also, look into yoga asanas like child’s pose or forward bends that help reduce stress, enhancing digestion and calming the mind. Keep in form though, don’t push it too far at once, go gentle.
Oh, and remember, turmeric is pretty versatile too! A pinch in warm milk, sips through the day, can reduce inflammation and aid digestion. Just keep dosage moderate, so it doesn’t irritate.
If chest pain persists though, don’t hesitate to get more medical help. Ayurveda supports alongside, but always be sure about critical conditions. Some mix of these should align pretty well with calming your chest tightness.


