Can Ayurvedic medicine lower TSH and uric acid levels?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism nearly 10 months ago. At that time, my TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level was over 100 µU/mL. Additionally, my uric acid levels were elevated. The doctor prescribed me 50 mcg of Thyroxine daily, with instructions to increase the dosage to 100 mcg after one month. I was also prescribed medication for uric acid. I took both medications for a couple of months but gradually stopped.

Instead, I am now taking 750 mg of ashwagandha and 400 mg of shilajeet daily. Recently, I got my TSH and uric acid levels tested again, and my TSH is now 12.0 µU/mL, while my uric acid is 447 µmol/L (both still higher than normal).

Could you recommend a suitable Ayurvedic medicine to help normalize my thyroid and uric acid levels?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I have reviewed the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity) and carefully considered the complaints. Hypothyroidism is not a major issue and can be effectively managed with Ayurvedic medicines and yoga practices. Please take the following medicines regularly for one month. After that, you may provide updated investigation reports for further evaluation.

Kanchanar guggulu (kanchanar, haritaki, and bibhitaka) one tablet, and Gandamala kandan rasa (gokshura, shuddha guggulu, and pippali) one tablet after meals with lukewarm water.
Punarnavasava (pippali, shunti, and maricha) one tablespoon mixed with an equal amount of water after meals, twice a day.
Amla and aloe vera juice, two teaspoons daily in the morning.

Preventive measures include:

Avoid spicy, fried, and junk foods.
Drink plenty of lukewarm water regularly.
Avoid milk and milk products, eggs, non-vegetarian foods, beans, and protein-rich foods.
Practice regular kapalbhati and pranayama techniques, such as anulom vilom, nadi shodhana, bhramari, and especially ujjayi.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.