BACKGROUND: Subclinical hypothyroidism, a thyroid disorder without obvious symptoms of thyroid deficiency, occurs in 3%-8% of the global population. Ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal], a traditional medicine in Ayurveda, is often prescribed for thyroid dysfunctions. OBJECTIVE: This pilot study was…
An investigation was made to find out the importance of gugulu (Commiphora mukul) in thyroid function of mice and to reveal the possible involvement of lipid peroxidation (LPO), if any. While no marked change in the concentrations of serum thyroxine…
Aswagandha root has historical use in the treatment of underactive thyroid. In this study, ashwagandha root extract was administered for 20 days by gastric intubation of male mice. The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 increased. Furthermore, ashwagandha root extract significantly…
