Hypothyroidism may be caused due to iodine deficiency. The symptoms are not serious. A person who has plenty of milk, milk products, old rice, sugarcane juice, cucumber is at the least risk of hypothyroidism. Some herbs and ayurvedic medicines for hypothyroidism are -
- Purple mountain ebony (Kaanchanara) in the form of tablet is good for hypothyroidism.
- Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) in capsule or tablet form is good for burning calories. It is good for obesity which is one of the causes of hypothyroidism.
- Swelling and inflammation from body is one of the symptoms of hypothyroidism "Spreading hog weed (boerhaavia diffusa Linn)" is good for treatment.
- In hypothyroidism the good source of iodine is "Fucus vesiculosus (Bladder wrack)" It can be taken as hot drink or in capsule form.
- For improving poor function of thyroid glands "Coleus" is helpful.
- For boosting the immune system in hypothyroidism "Irish moss" helps a lot.
- In reducing inflammation due to hypothyroidism "Mullein leaves" is good. It reduces the swelling and numbness due to hypothyroidism.
answered by R S