ABSTRACT

The sedentary lifestyle and stress filled modern era has led to alterations in the activities of neuroendocrine systems causing newer health challenges. Thyroid disorders are the most common disorders of the endocrine system. It is estimated that about 42 million people suffer from thyroid disorders in India. Hypothyroidism is one of the most common functional disorders of thyroid gland. In primary stage the signs and symptoms are generalized but later on it affects the different system of the body and worsens the condition of the patient. The pathology of Hypothyroidism involves Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis. If the pathology resides in the Thyroid gland itself then that condition is known as Primary Hypothyroidism or Overt Hypothyroidism. The condition can be identified by measuring the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) concentration in serum, which is in the reference range of 0.6 - 5.0 mIU/ml. In Ayurveda, there is no direct correlation of Hypothyroidism. So, to understand the pathophysiology of Hypothyroidism in Ayurveda we have to understand the Dosha-Dushya siddantha of the Disease. Hypothyroidism occurs due to hypo functioning of thyroid gland which is located in neck region and even most of the signs and symptoms prove the involvement of Kapha Sthana and Kapha Dosha. Hypothyroidism comes under Santarpanajanya Vyadhi where the main vitiated factors are Kapha Dosha, Rasa and Medo Dhatu along with Agni Mandya. As Kapha Dosha is dominant in Hypothyroidism along with the involvement of Rasa&Meda Dhatu, Vamana Karma can be the first line of treatment. Administration of Snehana will aggravate Kapha Dosha further to avoid that Vagbhata has advised to perform Rookshana as a Poorvakarma prior to starting Snehana in Shodhana. Keywords: Hypothyroidism, Vamana Karma, Rookshana, Rookshana Poorvaka Sneha, Udwartana
Publication date: 01/04/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.4.6014