HOME REMEDIES FOR GOITER

Goiter occurs due to the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. Be it hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, goiter shows the indication that there is certain abnormality with the functioning of goiter. Deficiency of iodine, Graves' disease, thyroid cancer, pregnancy, nodules, Hashimoto's disease and exposure to certain drugs give rise to the complication, known as goiter. Heredity plays a huge role in certain cases in Goiter. There is a noticeable inflammation in the neck region, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, harshness in the voice, problem in breathing and coughing.

HOME REMEDIES FOR GOITER

To treat the complication of Goiter, there are certain wonderful home remedies:

1. KANCHNAAR

This is a popular Ayurvedic herb, which has a huge detoxifying role in the lymphatic system of the body. This herb works wonders.

1. Take 10 to 15 grams of the bark of the Kanchnaar herb.
2. Boil it in 2/3rd cup of water.
3. Remove t he heat when the solution becomes 1/4th.
4. Strain it.
5. Consume it twice before meals on a daily basis.

2. DANDELION

Dandelion has anti-inflammatory characteristics. It helps to lower the swelling in the neck region. It helps to provide relief from the situation of goiter effectively.

1. Take 2 to 3 leaves of dandelion.
2. Make a paste of the leaves of the herb.
3. Add some butter to it and heat the paste.
4. Apply the mixture on the inflamed area. Keep for 10 minutes and remove it.
5. Repeat this process for approximately 15 days to get proper result.

3. GREEN TEA

Green tea has a lot of anti-oxidants and high quantity of fluoride. This helps in proper functioning of the thyroid gland.

1. Take 1 tsp of the leaves of the green tea.
2. Pour some hot water in a cup and add the leaves.
3. Steep it for approximately 5 minutes.
4. Strain it.
5. Add honey to the mixture and stir properly.
6. Consume the mixture thrice on a daily basis.

4. LEMON BALM

Another herb, which reduces the level of TSH and working of the pituitary gland is the lemon balm.

1. Take 2 tsps of lemon balm.
2. Pour some hot water in a cup and add the leaves.
3. Steep it for approximately 5 minutes.
4. Strain it.
5. Add honey to the mixture and stir properly.
6. Consume the mixture thrice on a daily basis.