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Hypothyroidism Treated Through Ayurveda- A Clinical Case Study

Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background- Ayurveda (Ayus- life or Longevity& Veda – Knowledge) is a life science which has resolutions for all health difficulties. Thyroid disorders are the most frequent endocrine condition in India. One of the most prevalent endocrine disorders seen in everyday practice is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is classified as Anukta Vhadhies in the Charak Samhita. The two main Doshas engaged in this Vhadhies are Vata and Kapha. Hypothyroidism is an endocrine condition caused mostly by insufficient thyroid gland stimulation or primary gland failure by the pituitary or hypothalamic glands. Hypothyroidism symptoms include fatigue, gastric discomfort, facial puffiness with edematous eyelids, slowed nail growth, put on weight, cold intolerance, mood disturbances, hoarseness of voice, decreased erotic desire, paleness, dry rough skin, dry brittle hair, alopecia, constipation, irregular menstrual cycle, muscle spasms cramps, myalgia, and so on. Case report - In this study, a female patient aged 29 years with Symptoms of hypothyroidism for 1 year was treated with Rasayana, Shaman aushadhi, and followed Pathya diet. Result-After four months of treatment, there was a considerable reduction in disease signs and symptoms, with a 60% improvement in the condition. Keywords – Ayurveda, Shaman aushadhi, Rasayana, Hypothyroidism.
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411209128
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