Abstract

Abstract:
 
 Ayurvedic medicines are often considered effective for chronic and lifestyle disorders. Hypothyroidism is clinical condition in which there is a kapha –vata vruddhi is taking place which shows the symptoms like increased body weight,fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, and frequent muscle aches, hairfall, irregular menses. Sometimes hypothyroidism does not show any symptoms but on investigation there is a change in thyroid hormones level. So, we have to rule out the disease condition before starting the treatment.
 Hypothyroidism is a common disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. There is no direct reference of thyroid in ayurvedic classics but Galaganda and Gandamala have been frequently used in these classics. Ayurvedic management of hypothyroidism is much effective and preventive as compare to modern treatment.

Highlights

  • Hypothyroidism refers to any state that results in a deficiency of thyroid hormones, including hypothalamic or pituitary diseases and generalized tissue resistance on thyroid hormone and disorders that affect the thyroid gland directly[1]

  • Material and Methods: Tamra bhasma was given in a dose of 250 mg thrice a day in adhobhakta kal with lukewarm water for 90days with follow up by interval of 15days

  • In today’s hitech and competitive world people are leading a stressful life and as the thyroid gland is very sensitive to stimuli like stress and anxiety, the global incidence of hypothyroidism is increasing

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Introduction

Hypothyroidism refers to any state that results in a deficiency of thyroid hormones, including hypothalamic or pituitary diseases and generalized tissue resistance on thyroid hormone and disorders that affect the thyroid gland directly[1]. Aim: To know the efficacy of tamra bhasma in hypothyroidism. Material and Methods: Tamra bhasma was given in a dose of 250 mg thrice a day in adhobhakta kal with lukewarm water for 90days with follow up by interval of 15days.

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