Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder seen daily in hospital OPDs of Nepal, in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine is extensively used for the treatment of hypothyroidism but its treatment is unsatisfactory, considering its treatment is symptomatic and is for lifetime. Patients with hypothyroidism come to Ayurveda institutions seeking its treatment through Ayurveda because Ayurvedic management of hypothyroidism is considered much safe and effective and ayurveda attempts to heal the root imbalance of hypothyroidism as compared to modern management. In this article we have made an effort to have an ayurvedic insight over hypothyroidism and define optimal approach in its management. Based on our observation, we came to conclude that hypothyroidism can be very well managed with ayurvedic medicines, depending upon the symptoms but careful selection of drugs as per ayurveda and lifestyle management should be done. But extensive and intensive research for validation of Ayurveda management of hypothyroidism is need of current time.

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