A Solution for Hives: Natural Treatments at Ayurvedic Centers

Got the itch? Not again! Heal yourself from mild or chronic hives with nature’s remedies such as herbs and Ayurvedic cleanses. Learn what is causing your skin to break out, and address the issue to free yourself from itchy, inflamed red skin. Experience hives natural treatment before it gets worse.

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Causes of Hives

Hives or Urticaria are bumps that form a rash on your skin caused/triggered by:

• Allergies
• Weather
• Stress
• Insect bites

Hives can be mild-severe normally last up to 48 hours but can last up to several weeks especially if the trigger is not addressed and handled. Be sure to get properly diagnosed.

Ayurvedic treatments for Hives

Panchakarma

Ultimate cleanse through a series of five therapies, which is what the word Panchakarma means. These therapies include several methods of purging toxins and impurities from the body.

Pre-Treatment:

• Shamana
• Purvakarma

Treatment:

• Vamana
• Virechana
• Basti
• Nasya
• Rakta Moksha

Once the body is completely cleansed, free of toxins, and balanced hives should not be an issue. Panchkarma is an Ayurvedic cleanse of the:

• Liver
• Spleen
• Kidneys
• Stomach
• Intestines
• Blood toxins
• Colon

For best results, it is suggested to do a Panchkarma cleanse at the changing of the seasons. Women with a menstrual cycle should not do Panchkarma during their period.

Virechana

Virechana is a treatment that clears the small intestines. Administered only three days after Vamana has been completed (if necessary). Vamana is a process that expels unbalanced doshas through the mouth.

Virechana should also follow Snehana and Svedana. These should not be forgotten as they are one of the most important steps in preparing for Virechana. For anywhere between 3-7 days both internally and externally, herbs, oils, and natural fats are administered to purge unbalanced doshas through the intestines.

Once Vamana, Snehana, and Svedana have been administered and successfully completed, Virechana can be administered to cleanse the various pitta. The word means laxative or purging.

A blend of herbs will be administered during Virechana. This is when the body discharges unnecessary or harmful toxins and this sacred healing therapy can last 3-8 days.

Herbs

Herbs for treatment of hives may address a variety of things such as allergies, detox, or stress. Taking herbs can assess a wide range of issues such as inflammation.

Effective for mild- severe hives, ingesting, or topical herb application can soothe and treat without harmful side effects.

Neem

The leaf of the Neem tree is beneficial for the treatment of ailments from hair loss to hives.

Take Neem pills or powder as a preventative when dealing with things that usually give you hives, if you can not avoid them.

Use Neem as an oral treatment when hives are present. Apply Neem oil topically to treat mild to severe hive outbreaks.

Patola

Also known as Ridge Gourd, Patola is rich in vitamins and nutrients and is actually an edible luffa. The skin is tough and bitter when eaten raw. Patola is often cooked in stews, soups, or sauteed.

Most of us use a loofah in the shower to scrub our skin so that it is smooth and soft. Eating this member of the loofah family can improve skin from the inside out.

Triphala

Detox your body and aid the immune system with the “three fruits,” a special blend of herbs. Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki ground in equal parts and used in capsules, or sold in powder form for mixing into smoothies and other drinks.

Treat your doshas and ward off infection with these herbs which are safe enough to take daily. It is important to know that Triphala is a mild laxative, which may cause gas or an upset stomach.

Ashwagandha

Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) is an evergreen shrub with soft green leaves, small yellow flowers, and bright red berries. The plant’s roots and leaves are used to treat a wide variety of uses such as anxiety, stress, depression, and can even boost fertility.

Ashwagandha is an adaptogen administered in capsules, powders, and also liquid forms. Safe to take every day, this ayurvedic medicine may calm mild hives.

Guduchi

The herb Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia or Giloy)has heart-shaped leaves used for treating fever, infections, and several disorders. Can calm stress, inflammation, and allergies.

Guduchi is high in antioxidants as well as antiviral. This herb is highly potent and effective against many things including hives. Take as a capsule or as a tea.

Haridra

Also known as turmeric, people use Haridra worldwide for its anti-septic, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties to treat things like hives.

Haridra powder or salve applied topically but works best on hives when taken orally daily.

Altering Diet and Lifestyle

Small changes in diet and lifestyle may mean big changes in skin health. Diet changes may include avoiding foods that bring on hives outbreaks. It may also mean eating healthier to avoid general triggers such as caffeine, sugars, and alcohol.

Once you have cleansed your diet it is important to add in healthier options, anti-inflammatory ones. Cleanses such as Pashchat karma are helpful, and sometimes essential for healing.

Dos and Don’ts

Ayurveda works on very specific methods, and applications of certain foods, herbs and treatments. In order for it to work properly, and give you long-term results, one must follow the instructions closely. There are several things that you should and shouldn’t do during an Ayurvedic treatment for hives:

Do:

• Avoid triggers
• Eliminate stress
• Avoid scratching
• Have patience and trust the process
• Follow instructions diligently
• Get enough sleep
• Write down any changes
• Take cool showers
• Hydrate

Don’t: 

• Do not take if you are dehydrated, ill, or have a fever
• Do not drink alcohol or use substances while under Ayurvedic care
• Smoke
• Eat spicy or sour food/drink
• Eat heavy or hard to digest foods

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• March 8, 2021
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