Hey Anam! That’s quite a journey you’ve been on with those hives, sounds like you’ve been trying a lot of different approaches already. Alright, let’s dive into how Ayurveda might help you tackle this.
First, since you’re feeling inflammation, it’s key to look at what’s happening with your doshas, especially Pitta, which usually flares up with heat, stress, and inflammation. You’re on the right track with things like turmeric and ginger, as they have anti-inflammatory properties that can calm down Pitta. But, lemme tell you, moderation is crucial coz too much of anything is, well, probably not great.
Your tea mix sounds pretty legit. Green tea, matcha, and turmeric are fabulous for inflammation. Hibiscus, though, can be cooling, which might be good for your hot flashes but use it cautiously if you’re feeling cold sensitivity. Same with spearmint, gentle cooling effect, check with how your body vibes with it.
At night, star anise and clove provide warmth, great for balancing Kapha during colder months, but since you mentioned cold triggers your hives, keep the anise on the down-low. Lemon balm is calming, a solid choice for stress. Avoid clashing with your other teas by spacing them out, so your body isn’t overwhelmed.
About those herbs you researched: milk thistle and dandelion are nice for liver support, which is crucial coz a clean liver can help reduce systemic inflammation. Moringa is nutrient-dense, sure, but cuz it can heat the body, keep it balanced with cooler herbs. Manjistha is ace for skin issues and blood detox but stick to it long-term for best results.
As you’re aware, individual reactions vary. Herbs can interact differently so start low and slow, stay alert on reactions & check if your body says yes or hey, not so fast. Lastly, stress management is big on my list, consider meditation or yoga, it’s like oil for the machine that is your immune system.
And accessing an Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized advice, coz your body is its own universe and who knows it better than well… it, might be a wise move. Any need for immediate relief, medical intervention’s your best bet. I think you’re already doing a fantastic job combining methods, so keep listening to your body and adjusting as needed.
Take care, you got this!
