Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by abnormally low thyroid hormone production. Subclinical hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders in india affecting one in ten adults. Major portion of hypothyroidism remain undetected. Various treatment protocols are applied in this disease with portion success. In present clinical study, 20 patients of clinically proven hypothyroidism were treated with kanchnaradi kashayam to evaluate its efficacy. The ingredients of Kanchnaradi Kashaya are Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegata), Varun (Crateva religiosa) Shigru (Moringa oleifera),Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) Shaindhav and Madhu. Ayurveda parameters ( Nidan and Lakshan) and modern symptoms of hypothyroidism were used as subjective parameters, and investigations were used as objective parameters to assess the efficacy of the drug. Analysis was done and results were calculated statistically using P test. Results obtained are encouraging and indicates the efficacy of Kanchnaradi Kashaya ( Anubhoot yoga) in the management of hypothyroidism exploring many aspects of this clinical entity.

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