Effective management of Hypothyroidism through Virechana - A Case Study

Misriya KH; Ananta S Desai; Shaila Borannavar

Misriya KH Post Graduate Scholar, Department of PG Studies in Panchakarma, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Ananta S Desai Professor and HOD, Department of PG Studies in Panchakarma, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Shaila Borannavar Associate professor, Department of PG Studies in Panchakarma, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Keywords: Hypothyroidism, Panchakarma, Virechana

Abstract

Thyroid gland is an endocrine gland in neck. It makes two hormones that are secreted into the blood. Thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), These hormones are necessary for all the cells in body to work normally. Principal function of thyroid gland acts as catalyst for the maintenance of oxidative metabolism. Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder observed all over the world in present time. The normal and abnormal functions of thyroid gland can be co-related to healthy and altered status of Agni. So, hypothyroidism can be considered as a stage of Agnimandya, resulting in the formation of Ama leading to Bahudoshavastha. In the Bahudoshavastha condition of Ama, Doshavasechana is done. In this case study Virechana is performed by Trivrith Lehya after performing Deepana-Pachana and Shodhananga Snehapana with Guggulu Tiktaka Gritha. This study shows significant improvement in signs, symptoms of hypothyroidism and thyroid function test.

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