Medicinal Plants To Regulate The Thyroid Gland

Both ginger and cucumber can help with thyroid problems, so these ingredients are perfect for a natural mixed drink that you can drink during the day.

The thyroid is responsible for producing hormones, regulating the metabolism, supplying the cells with oxygen and synthesizing proteins. Today, learn more about medicinal plants used to regulate  the thyroid gland to  keep this important organ healthy.

Many women in particular suffer from thyroid disorders, in which an excessive or insufficient production of thyroid hormones leads to symptoms.

When the thyroid is overactive, it becomes overactive (hyperthyroidism). The functions in the organism are accelerated, which can lead to serious problems.

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) leads to weight gain, fatigue, sleep disorders, etc.

In the case of thyroid disorders, a medical diagnosis must be made and appropriate treatment initiated. In addition, you can use medicinal plants to relieve the discomfort.

Today we invite you to get to know the best medicinal plants for regulating the thyroid gland .

Medicinal plants against hypothyroidism

If you have been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, you know for sure what that means: It is very difficult to lose weight,  your  hair becomes thinner, you become more sensitive to heat and cold, etc.

The metabolism works more slowly and therefore it is necessary to take appropriate medication.

1. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum)

St. John’s wort can be found in health food stores or in pharmacies. It is popular and widely used to treat hypothyroidism as it can treat lack of energy, listlessness, possible depression, and physical exhaustion resulting from a slowed metabolism.

It is one of the best natural antidepressants available. St. John’s wort is taken as follows:

ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon St. John’s wort (3 g)
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

preparation

You can use it to prepare a tea that you drink every morning for breakfast. Bring the water to the boil and add it to the St. John’s wort. So you can start the day with more energy.

2. Cayenne tea

It may sound surprising, but cayenne tea is excellent for getting your metabolism started. It is best to drink this with a little honey after the main meals.

You can use it to promote internal thermogenesis and improve the function of the thyroid gland. It is worth trying this remedy.

ingredients

• 1 g cayenne pepper (powder)
• a glass of water (200 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)

preparation

First bring the water to the boil, then let the cayenne pepper simmer in it for 15 minutes. Then let it steep for another 10 minutes. Drink this tea before every main meal. 

3. Ginger and cucumber water to regulate the thyroid

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger (4 g)

• 1 teaspoon peppermint (5 g)
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/2 tablespoon of spirulina (2 g)
• 1 liter of water

preparation

• This home remedy is simple but effective. First, puree the cucumber.
• Then heat a glass of water and let the ginger and peppermint steep in it.
• Finally, pour the remaining 4 glasses of water, the ginger-peppermint tea, cucumber puree and spirulina into a glass jug.
• You can drink this water throughout the day,  preferably three times a week.

Home remedies for hyperthyroidism

There are only a few natural medicinal herbs to regulate an overactive thyroid. Some of them can even lead to undesirable side effects.

For example,  California poppy seeds are known to be used in part for hyperthyerosis.

However, you should discuss this with your doctor first. We recommend a simple home remedy that can be very helpful: a drink with radishes.

Radish drink

Radishes belong to the cruciferous family. They are very effective in regulating the excessive production of thyroid hormones. 

This is how this drink is made, it’s very simple:

ingredients

• 2 radishes
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

preparation

• Wash the radishes and use a blender to make juice. Add water and lemon juice.

The taste is strong, sharp and slightly acidic. But this home remedy is very helpful in regulating thyroid function.

You can drink this drink in the morning for a week and then take a week off afterwards. You will see that it helps you.