Hypothyroidism And Medicinal Herbs
Hypothyroidism is a disease that mainly affects women. It is linked to a dysfunction of the thyroid gland which secretes less hormones than it should, causing hormonal decompensation.
The consequences alter the health conditions of those who suffer from it.
Often, hypothyroidism becomes a chronic disease for which patients who suffer from it are forced to take a levothyroxine tablet every day that provides the adequate dose of thyroxine needed by the body.
Medical treatment, together with a balanced diet, allows you to have a more than acceptable quality of life, therefore to face the days in all normality.
To help you, we at “Living Healthier” will give you a series of tips about some medicinal herbs useful in case of hypothyroidism.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Constipation
- Muscle aches
- Feeling cold
- Dry skin
- Possible hair loss
- Problems in the menstrual cycle
- Sleep disorders
- Fluid retention
- Tendency to depression
Medicinal herbs for hypothyroidism
Ginger
This root has a stimulating effect on the circulatory system, so it is essential for keeping the blood moving and is very useful in case of hypothyroidism.
Thanks to this property, ginger allows you to fight not only fatigue, but also the sensation of cold typical of hypothyroidism.
Furthermore, ginger is an excellent digestive, like almost all bitter herbs.
You can prepare an infusion based on ginger root: grate a sufficient quantity of ginger (one teaspoon) and let it boil in water for a few minutes.
Let it rest for a few moments and then drink it in small sips after main meals.
St. John’s wort or St. John’s wort
Hypericum is a medicinal herb frequently used against the side effects of hypothyroidism.
Very suitable for fatigue, depression, indifference and apathy, all consequences of this disease.
Also called “St. John’s Wort”, this herb is one of the best natural antidepressants that exist in nature.
You can drink St. John’s wort infusions in the morning. It is also available in tablet form in any herbalist’s or natural products store under the name “St. John’s wort”.
It is recommended to take one 0.5 mg tablet per day for one month.
Fucus seaweed
Seaweed, of the Kelp or Irish moss variety, is ideal for the thyroid.
Although generally used as an ingredient in the preparation of various dishes, algae are still herbs.
They contain iodine, a key substance to treat hypothyroidism. It should be added that these algae are not suitable for all cases of hypothyroidism.
Very often they interfere with the medications that patients are taking and can lead to an excess of iodine in the body.
For this reason we advise you to consult your doctor before starting to take them.
Dandelion
Constipation is another effect associated with hypothyroidism, so it is necessary to regularize the activity of the intestine, to avoid problems of this type.
Dandelion is an excellent ally to facilitate bowel movement; it is sufficient to drink an infusion based on this herb before meals.
You can dip three dandelion buds in a saucepan full of water and boil them for five minutes. Let it rest for a few moments and drink the infusion in small sips.
Cayenne pepper tea
Cayenne pepper tea helps blood circulation, relieving the cold sensation typical of hypothyroidism.
This tea also allows you to stimulate the body, especially if drunk in the afternoon.
Just put 1/4 of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder in a saucepan filled with the amount of water corresponding to one cup.
Let it rest for a few minutes. This tea should be drunk very hot.
