Effective Ayurvedic drugs after Virechana Karma in the management of Hypothyroidism: A Case Report

Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder seen daily in hospital OPDs of Bhopal, in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine is extensively used for the treatment of hypothyroidism but its treatment is unsatisfactory, considering its treatment is symptomatic and is for lifetime. Patients with hypothyroidism come to Ayurveda institutions seeking its treatment through Ayurveda because Ayurvedic management of hypothyroidism is considered much safe and effective and Ayurveda attempts to heal the root imbalance of hypothyroidism as compared to modern management. While analysing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism in Ayurvedic view, we note there is involvement of all Strotas. In the present case study, the patient came in the Panchakarma OPD with complaints of tiredness, Generalised weakness, Sudden weight gain, Puffiness of face, Hair fall, Constipation, Lack of concentration for last 2 year. Kanchanar Guggulu is the choice of drug for the study. Along with Aarogyavardhani Vati, Punarnava Mandur and Hanspadadi Kashayam as oral medicines after Virechana Karma done are advised. In this case study the effect of Ayurvedic management in hypothyroidism is evaluated.