Also known as: hypothyroidism · थायराइड कम · हाइपोथायराइड · TSH बढ़ना
Food Remedies
Main remedy
Iodised salt in right measure, coconut oil in warm food, moong dal, amla and a small handful of sunflower seeds (selenium) support a slow thyroid; 15 minutes of morning sun for vitamin D. Avoid raw cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli — cooked is fine; keep soy modest. Take thyroid medicine on an empty stomach and keep a full hour's gap before food, tea or milk. An annual TSH test is essential — food supports treatment, it does not replace it.
A tablespoon of coconut oil in warm food daily supports thyroid metabolism.
Traditional
धनिया · Coriander
Coriander seed water, soaked overnight and drunk on an empty stomach.
Traditional
अश्वगंधा · Ashwagandha
Half a teaspoon ashwagandha churna with milk at night.
Traditional
CautionIf you take thyroid medicine, do not take ashwagandha without asking your doctor — it raises thyroid hormone and can throw the dose off. Not in pregnancy. Its effect adds to sleeping tablets and sedatives. Stop it two weeks before surgery.
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आयोडीन युक्त नमक · Iodised salt
Iodine builds the thyroid hormone itself — use iodised salt in normal measure; neither skip it nor overdo it.
Traditional
मूँग दाल · Moong dal
Light, easy to digest and rich in B-vitamins and zinc — the gentlest daily protein for a slow metabolism.
Traditional
आँवला · Amla
One fresh amla or a spoon of juice daily — vitamin C aids hormone conversion and iron absorption.
Traditional
सूरजमुखी के बीज · Sunflower seeds
A small handful of sunflower seeds (or 1–2 Brazil nuts, never more) gives selenium, which converts T4 to active T3.
Traditional
On this page Documented — There are human studies behind this ingredient for this particular complaint. Traditional — Carried by tradition and experience; modern evidence for this particular complaint is limited.
All of this is what others have found — tradition, shared experience and the studies done so far. It is not advice given to any one person. Before changing your diet, and especially if you take any medicine, ask your dietician or doctor.
Naturopathy
Sarvangasana and Matsyasana daily; Ujjayi pranayama ten rounds.
Cold throat pack at night; twenty minutes of morning sun.
Classical Formulations
कांचनार गुग्गुलु · Kanchanar Guggulu
Dose: 2–4 tablets (500 mg) · Warm water twice daily
Bhojanveda
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