Impact of an Ayurvedic Herbal Formulation on Hypothyroidism Management: An Experience

Hypothyroidism is characterized by insufficient thyroid hormone production and is a prevalent endocrine disorder, presenting symptoms such as body swelling, weight gain, dry hair and skin, hoarseness, constipation, fatigue, breathlessness, leg cramps, loss of appetite, and menstrual irregularities. In Ayurveda, the term hypothyroidism can put under the umbrella of Medovaha dhatvagnimandya (disturbed metamorphosis of Medo Dhatu ). Here, the case of a 49-year-old female patient presented with a 14-year history of hypothyroidism who sought treatment at our hospital. She was prescribed an Ayurvedic regimen consisting of Virechana Karma (biocleansing), that is therapeutic purgation, was done with Haritakyadi Yoga 18 g, including Haritaki ( Terminalia chebula ), Amalaki ( Emblica officinalis ), Vacha ( Acorus calamus ), Vidanga ( Embelia ribes ), Haridra ( Curcuma longa ), Shunthi ( Zingiber officinale ), Pippali ( Piper longum ), Guda (Jaggery), and Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt), the patient was also given powder of T. Chebula Retz. 2 g and Zingiber officinal . Rosc, 2 g twice daily before meal, Ajmodadi Churna 3 g twice daily after meals, Triphala Churna 5 g at bedtime and Ashwagandharishta 3 teaspoons twice daily with luke water before meals for 50 days. The effect of therapy was evaluated on the clinical symptom assessment and periodic thyroid function tests. Results indicated a positive impact on the management of hypothyroidism, suggesting the potential of Ayurvedic interventions in endocrine disorders.