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155 μIU/dl after the course of treatment it reduces ingredients includes Kanchanar ( Bauhinia
upto19.42 μIU/dl. Patient has advised to stop variegate L.), Varuna (Crataeva nurvala ),
treatment and after a period of 2 months follow up it Triphala, Trikatu, Trijataka also useful in
reduces to 4.03μIU/dl. T3 and T4 were on lower side hypothyroidism. Kanchanar Guggulu supports
i.e. 31.4 ng/dl and 0.80 μg/dl before treatment. After proper function of the lymphatic system, balances
treatment, it raises to 76.2 ng/dl and 2.90 μg/dl. That Kapha Dosha , promotes elimination of
means Thyroid cells get stimulated to secrete thyroid inflammatory toxins; it is alterative, anti-
hormone. Then treatment has been stopped. After inflammatory and tonic and is administered in
good span of follow up T3 and T4 levels were cysts, malignant ulcers, syphilis, fistula, scrofula,
61ng/dl.and3.6 μg/dl. Repeat Thyroid profile done sinus, etc., Kanchanar is very useful in extra
and T3, T4 and TSH were normal as per international growth or tumors and helps in reducing bleeding
standards and symptomatically showed marked [10].
improvements. All findings depicted in comparative Ingredients of Aarogyavardhini Vati are
form in table no.3 and graph no.1. Raktashodhaka, Dhatvaginvardhka,
Discussion Aamdoshapachaka and Meddhatupachaka which
This study was conducted to find the solution are key factors in hypothyroidism so far. Key
for normalizing thyroid function without external ingredients of it are Kutki (Picrorrhiza Curroa)
hormone and to reduce weight. In present study, which has anti-inflammatory action [11]. Chitraka
primary outcome i.e. normal thyroid function has been works on metabolism which was main complaint
achieved and secondary outcome weight loss of this disease. Shilajatu helps in reducing weight
according to B.M.I. TSH is reduced to normal level and Medadhatu. Abhrak Bhasma and Loha
and side by side T3 and T4 increased and are in normal Bhasma has property of Granthivishahar and
limits. This indicates that thyroid gland is stimulated Medohar respectively.[12] In this case external
with its normal function. This study gives a huge hope hormone was not administered, as allopathic
for such diseases and alternate solution for treatment. science prescribing for the same. So it is better
But another side of coin is that a single case does not option to force our organ to function properly by
establish the hypothetical statement completely, large Ayurvedic formulations and concept
data is required to test the hypothesis. Cohort required Conclusion:
for such studies are found in specific phase of female Management of Hypothyroidism is
life. This post partum phase does not occur frequently. possible based on Ayurvedic fundamental
Therefore, to conduct such type of study holistic principles. Kapha, Aampachaka,
approach is required. A team of Obstetricians and an Dhatvaginvardhka, Raktashodhaka, Shothghna
Endocrinologist with Ayurvedic physician can jointly (oedema) medicines such as Kanchanar Guggulu
work on such studies. Secondly in this case, no and Aarogyavardhini Vati were found significant
immediate side effects of the formulation reported but to treat hypothyroidism.
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Table no.3: Comparative values of TSH, T3, T4 and weight in studied case.
Parameters Before Treatment After treatment Follow up 03/03/2015
6/10/2014 23/12/2014
T3 31.4 ng/dl 76.2 ng/dl 61 ng/dl
T4 0.80 μg/dl 2.90 μg/dl 3.60 μg/dl
TSH 155.95 μIU/dl 19.42 μIU/dl 4.03 μIU/dl
Weight 64 Kg 60 kg 60 kg