A SINGLE CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM

Background: Hypothyroidism is a clinical condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone due to the under activity of the thyroid gland that leads to a slow basal metabolic rate. The prevalence rate of hypothyroidism is 11% in the Indian population. In Ayurveda, hypothyroidism resembles Mandagni, Medo Dhatvagni Mandya, Galgand, Kaphavrut Udana Vayu and Kaphavrut Samana Vayu. Aim & objectives: To study the probable role of Gandmala Kandan Rasa, Kanchanar Guggulu & Varunadi Kwath and find effective Ayurvedic drugs in managing hypothyroidism. Materials and Methods: A 35-year-old female patient diagnosed case of hypothyroidism with complaints of fatigue, hair loss, weight gain and loss of appetite for several months, was visited at the Kayachikitsa OPD of Rani Dullaiya Smriti Ayurved P.G. College and Hospital, Bhopal. The patient was treated with Gandmala Kandan Rasa, Kanchanar Guggulu and Varunadi Kwath. The study lasts 90 days, with follow-up every 1 month. The assessment was done based on symptomatic relief and thyroid report after treatment. Observation: Ayurvedic management yielded symptomatic relief and reduced the range of thyroid-stimulating Hormones after treatment. Conclusion: Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that Gandmala Kandan Rasa, Kanchanar Guggulu and Varunadi Kwath can be used as effective treatments for managing hypothyroidism.