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Herbs and Spices for Treating Thyroid Gland Abnormalities
The thyroid gland resembles to butterfly in shape. It is located in lower front of
neck. The thyroid gland secretes mainly two important hormones T3 and T4. These
hormones control metabolism and perform various tasks like energy generation,
temperature regulation and keeps vital organs function with synchronized [11].
There are wide variety of herbs for better thyroid functioning (Fig. 27.5). Normally
three hormones are important for identification of thyroid gland function [12].
These are T3, T4, and calcitonin (Fig. 27.6).
Euthyroidism is normal working thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism is over active
thyroid secretion. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which thyroid gland not produce sufficient hormones required for body’s metabolism [13]. The medical treatment of all thyroid conditions is based on pills and drugs based on hormone
replacement formulas (Fig. 27.7). They have some side effects with their positive
Fig. 27.5 Classical examples of herbal treatment for thyroid gland dysfunction
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Herbs and Spices for Treating Thyroid Gland Abnormalities
The thyroid gland resembles to butterfly in shape. It is located in lower front of
neck. The thyroid gland secretes mainly two important hormones T3 and T4. These
hormones control metabolism and perform various tasks like energy generation,
temperature regulation and keeps vital organs function with synchronized [11].
There are wide variety of herbs for better thyroid functioning (Fig. 27.5). Normally
three hormones are important for identification of thyroid gland function [12].
These are T3, T4, and calcitonin (Fig. 27.6).
Euthyroidism is normal working thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism is over active
thyroid secretion. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which thyroid gland not produce sufficient hormones required for body’s metabolism [13]. The medical treatment of all thyroid conditions is based on pills and drugs based on hormone
replacement formulas (Fig. 27.7). They have some side effects with their positive
Fig. 27.5 Classical examples of herbal treatment for thyroid gland dysfunction
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