IJRAP
International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy
2277-4343
Moksha Publishing House
DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.100475
EFFECT OF KATUTUMBI TAIL NASYA IN HYPOTHYROIDISM: A REVIEW
Nidhi Nimeshwari *
Shuchi Mitra
Sushma Rawat
Usha Sharma
Khemchand Sharma
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Abstract
Hypothyroidism is a common disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine (synthetic S.T4) is the most efficacious hormone replacement treatment for hypothyroidism. The occurrence of hypothyroidism is increasing gradually and there is great demand to treat the disease through heritage of Ayurveda, as it is completely natural and safe. Here, an effort is put forward to compile and critically analyze the various studies conducted on Ingredients of Katutumbi taila. Katutumbi tail nasya is used to treat chronic galganda. Nasya karma is a special procedure where the drug is administered through the nose and it moves from the nose up to the srigataka from where it spreads to whole of the interior of head. This article discusses Katutumbi tail, its use, methods of preparation, characteristics and possible mode of action.
Keywords
Hypothyroidism
Katutumbi tail
Nasya
Galaganda.
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