ASSESSMENT OF RASA, RAKTA, MAMSA AND MEDO DHATU LEVEL IN HY-POTHYROIDISM

Ayurveda, an age-old Indian medical system, is well-known for its natural remedies and comprehensive approach to wellness. Thyroid hormones are an essential part of the human endocrine system and play a significant role in the metabolism, growth and development of tissues. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) produced by the hypothalamus acts on the pituitary to stimulate the synthesis and release of TSH. TSH stimulates the thyroid to secrete mainly T4 and T3. An increase in the level of thyroid hormones inhibits the release of TRH from the hypothalamus and TSH from the pituitary, while a fall in the level of thyroid hormones leads to an increase in the level of TRH and TSH. As per Ayurvedic doctrine, health and disease assessment are determined by the status of Agni, Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, and Srotas in the body. Metabolic activities are linked to the development and function of Dhatus, and it has been observed that hypothyroidism impairs this metabolism. Agni is fundamental to health and disease and is crucial to metabolism. Therefore, assessment of the Dhatu and agni is a key factor in determining the severity of hypothyroidism. The relationship between Dhatu Kshaya Vridhi and hypothyroidism can help in providing a new line of Ayurvedic treatment.