Tulsi

The most common herb easily found in almost every Indian household is tulsi, or holy basil. Apart from its religious significance in the country, it has got immense medicinal properties. Since ancient times, it has been the most significant natural treatment for cough and cold. Many of us do not know that apart from treating symptoms of cough and cold, it has also got several other medicinal properties as well. Ayurveda makes us realize that this common Indian herb has got many beneficial properties which can help in treating hormonal imbalances in the human body. This “queen of herbs” has antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial in nature. While these properties increase your immunity, the strong adaptogenic property of tulsi is known to balance hormonal function. Several disorders in the body like menstrual irregularities, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, reduced libido and insomnia stem from hormonal imbalances in the body. Therefore, tulsi can play a great role in natural hypothyroidism treatment too by keeping the hormonal level balanced.

Usually, high levels of cortisol are released by the adrenal glands during physical and mental stress. This has a negative impact upon the whole body as cortisol is hugely responsible for causing hormonal imbalances. The use of tulsi has an overall positive impact upon the body and the mind.  It detoxifies the body and helps it to deal better with the negative impacts of stress. The adaptogens found in tulsi negates the biochemical effects of stress by balancing out the levels of cortisol in the body. Thus, thyroid problems and hormonal imbalances created by stress induced high levels of cortisol can also be treated by the medicinal properties of tulsi. A cup of freshly brewed tea taken every day with a few crushed leaves of tulsi can be a great way to keep yourself naturally detoxified and also check hormonal imbalances in your body. You can also have tulsi in form of capsules or go for herbal tulsi tea bags. Even though tulsi hasn’t been proven to be a cure for thyroid problems, it can definitely help in hypothyroidism treatment as well as hyperthyroidism by managing the hormonal levels.   

Ashwagandha

The next herb that has also been considered by Ayurveda as extremely beneficial in a lot of treatments is ashwagandha. Also known as the Indian ginseng, it contains alkaloids, antioxidants, adaptogens and steroidal properties. This adaptogenic herb, along with having tons of beneficial properties, also plays a role in treating hormonal imbalance and hypothyroidism treatment. A very recent study conducted has shown that ashwagandha improves thyroid activity and antiperoxidation. It has positive impacts in balancing the levels of thyroid hormones and thus it can be used in hypothyroidism treatment. In recent studies, it has been seen that the use of ashwagandha in patients of hypothyroidism has increased the levels of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone and thyroxine (T4). Just like tulsi and its negation of stress and cortisol, ashwagandha too manages the levels of stress and cortisol levels in the body. Thus, apart from controlling the signs of aging, and helping in the treatment of neurological disorders, ashwagandha indirectly helps in controlling the hormonal levels in the body and is an effective, alternative approach in hypothyroidism treatment. People can take ashwagandha in the form of supplements after consulting a doctor for the right dosage. It can also be infused in your daily cup of tea and is often a common ingredient in herbal teas.

Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is a herb having properties to treat hyperthyroidism in people by suppressing the excess levels of thyroid hormones. The rosimarinic acid found in lemon balm extracts block TSH or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone which is very important in treating patients of hyperthyroidism. Traditionally, lemon balm has been used in the treatment of stress, anxiety, insomnia and indigestion. Its extracts inhibit the thyroid gland from becoming overactive. You must use it after medical consultation. However, hypothyroidism patients must absolutely refrain from the use of lemon balm. You can have it in the form of lemon balm supplements as well as use it to flavor your soups and other recipes.

Nettle

Apart from tulsi, ashwagandha and lemon balm, another best known herb for hypothyroidism treatment as well as hyperthyroidism is nettle. It has got medicinal properties that both take care of underactive thyroid glands and overactive ones. It balances iodine deficiency in the body which is extremely helpful in hypothyroidism treatment. Nettle also contains essential vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and other important minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium and selenium. They help to normalize the functioning of the thyroid gland and correct hormonal imbalances. Drinking nettle tea is considered beneficial for thyroid patients.

Sage

Sage contains rosmarinic acid, a compound also found in the herb called rosemary. This acid is known to inhibit TSH levels in the body and reduce the peripheral conversion of T3 or triiodothyronine hormone. This thyrosuppresive nature of sage is beneficial for patients having hyperthyroidism. Both sage and rosemary can be used as seasoning and flavouring agents. You can also chop and use fresh sage in cooking to have direct benefits in your daily food. Patients having hyperthyroidism can look for recipes to use sage in their dishes and have their thyroid hormones in check. 

We talked about five of the most essential herbs that are known to alleviate thyroid problems. Ayurveda shows us that there are several other herbs like motherwort, guggul, bacopa monnieri, Echinacea and other common Indian spices like ginger and turmeric that can naturally bring your hormonal levels in control and keep your thyroid issues in check. Just take the herbs after knowing about their functions and whether they have a thyrosuppressive effect or increases the production of the hormones. Accordingly, you can take them for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism respectively. Natural herbs do not have side effects unlike medicines that may produce a series of issues as a result of long term use. Herbs may not be conventionally used in cases like hypothyroidism treatment but using them daily with your food or infusing them in your daily cup of tea can keep your hormones in control. Choosing a herbal approach to life also keeps your entire body and mind perfectly balanced. 

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