AN OVERVIEW OF GALGANDA (HYPOTHYROIDISM) & ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
Dr. Raman Sharma* and Dr. Pratibha
ABSTRACT
In Indian population, Hypothyroidism is a common prevailing disorder among adults. It is the second most common endocrine disorder. In Ayurveda, thyroid gland disorders are correlated with Galganda, Gandmaala etc. The analysis of the pathogenesis & manifestation of hypothyroidism in the light of Ayurvedic principles showed that hypothyroidism occurs due to dysfunction of Agni. Hence, here is an attempt to get the understanding of disease hypothyroidism with Galganda with its Ayurvedic treatment goals.
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