What are the best herbs to support thyroid function?
Asking for a hypothyroid friend.
Aha, right up my alley. I’ve had borderline low thyroid, elevated TSH numbers for years, uper 4s. I will tell my story later on. But this is what has helped me for years, and my numbers and symptoms got much, much better. Just recently numbers dropped down to mid 2’s!! It’s a traditional Ayurvedic formula Kanchanar Guggulu. Guggulu is a resin similar but not exactly the same as myrrh, it is treated somehow and then mixed with various other herbs into quite a few Guggulu based formulas. They are quite potent and DH and I have used several of them.
I buy the bulk powder as it is cheaper than the tablets; when I first realized my thyroid was not working well all I could find was the tablets, I took about 6 a day, and within one week my low thyroid symptoms got better. I’ll tell more details later, have to cook right now. I will post my favorite source (I have another one that I also like and will find later), and some info about it below.
https://www.amazon.com/Banyan-Botanicals-Kanchanar-Guggulu-Energizing/dp/B0058AAHQO
I am only posting link for this info because for some reason I can’t copy the text:
https://www.ayurtimes.com/kanchanar-guggulu-or-kanchnar-guggul/
More info here:
Kanchanar Guggulu: This Ayurvedic Formulation Treats Hormonal Imbalance
Kanchanar Guggulu is an effective Ayurvedic remedy for treating hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalance, PCOS and joint pains. The word Guggul originated from the Sanskrit word Guggulu means ‘protection from the disease’. It also promotes the functioning of the lymphatic system and in getting rid of toxins.
Key Ingredients
Kanchanar Guggulu comprises Kanchanar (bauhinia variegate) bark, ginger, black pepper, long pepper, Haritaki, bibhitaki, amlaki (the combination of triphala), Varuna (crataeva nurvala bark), cardamom, cinnamon, and Guggulu resin in equal amounts.
Kanchanar bark is brewed into a decoction and gets mixed with guggulu and other items to make it into a tablet.
Healing Benefits Of Kanchanar Guggulu
Detoxifies The system
Kanchanar Guggulu is potent in clearing out the toxins from the tissues and other channels in the system allowing the body to revitalize and nourish on its own. It also improvises the gut function enhancing better digestion and absorption of the food.
Purifies The Blood
Guggulu is an important ingredient in kanchanar. It is made from the gum resin of the plant guggulu tree. The host of plant steroids in Guggulu lowers cholesterol level, purify the blood and improve the blood flow.
Weight Loss
Kanchanar guggulu is effective in balancing the Kapha. The bitter, astringent and pungent taste of guggulu helps in burning belly fat and from other areas the body and also enhance the process of digestion. Furthermore, this ayurvedic medicine boosts metabolism and helps in losing weight.
Thyroid Health
Kanchanar guggulu is an amazing ayurvedic formulation that helps in maintaining the secretion of thyroid hormones. It also regulates the functioning of the thyroid gland and improves the conditions. In addition, it enhances the glandular functioning to reduce the swelling caused due to goitre.
Treats PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is very common among women these days, which is caused due to hormonal imbalance leading to irregular menstrual cycle. This ayurvedic wonder is powerful in stimulating the hormonal balance and in regulating the menstrual cycle.
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We use another guggul formula for arthritis and joint pain, I have not noticed pain reduction with Kanchanar guggulu but may be it helps, I take it for low thyroid solely. Other things that are said to help are kelp and bladderwrack seaweed. I have them powdered but have a hard time ingesting enough to do any good, I should try, since I have them. I am not fond of the taste in food but should force myself.
Here’s info from Banyan Botanicals, one of the good sources for it. I sent an Amazon link and don’t know if it has much info on it. It is said to cleanse the lympathic system and since I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had surgery in June (lumpectomy and 2 sentinal nodes removed), it should be helpful for the lymph nodes since the 2 removed had cancer in them. So, I just keep taking it every day, 1/4 t. 2X a day.
https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/kanchanar-guggulu-tablets-10/
Healing Benefits Of Kanchanar Guggulu
Detoxifies The system
Kanchanar Guggulu is potent in clearing out the toxins from the tissues and other channels in the system allowing the body to revitalize and nourish on its own. It also improvises the gut function enhancing better digestion and absorption of the food.
Purifies The Blood
Guggulu is an important ingredient in kanchanar. It is made from the gum resin of the plant guggulu tree. The host of plant steroids in Guggulu lowers cholesterol level, purify the blood and improve the blood flow.
Weight Loss
Kanchanar guggulu is effective in balancing the Kapha. The bitter, astringent and pungent taste of guggulu helps in burning belly fat and from other areas the body and also enhance the process of digestion. Furthermore, this ayurvedic medicine boosts metabolism and helps in losing weight.
Thyroid Health
Kanchanar guggulu is an amazing ayurvedic formulation that helps in maintaining the secretion of thyroid hormones. It also regulates the functioning of the thyroid gland and improves the conditions. In addition, it enhances the glandular functioning to reduce the swelling caused due to goitre.
Treats PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is very common among women these days, which is caused due to hormonal imbalance leading to irregular menstrual cycle. This ayurvedic wonder is powerful in stimulating the hormonal balance and in regulating the menstrual cycle.