Natural Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Goitre

Goitre:

• Goitre is a condition in which there is an enlargement of  thyroid gland

Symptoms :

• Painless swelling at the base of neck

• Excessive cough

• Difficulty  swallowing and breathing

• Pressing feeling inside the throat

• Hoarse voice

Causes:

• Iodine deficiency

• Inflammation of the thyroid gland

Natural home remedy using flaxseeds:

1. Take 2 tbsp crushed flaxseeds

2. Add little water 

3. Mix well and make paste

4. Apply this on the throat

5. Wash off after 20 min

6. Dry with a clean piece of cloth

Natural home remedy using sorrel leaves and olive oil:

1. Crush a handful of sorrel leaves

2. Add 2 tbsp olive oil

3. Mix well

4. Apply this paste on the swelling

5. Wash off after 15 min

Natural home remedy using dandelion leaves and clarified butter:

1. Take a handful of dandelion leaves

2. Crush them to make a paste

3. Add 2 tsp clarified butter and mix well

4. Heat the mixture till it turns lukewarm

5. Apply this paste on affected area

6. Leave it for 15 min

7. Do this for 2 weeks

Tips:

• Consume food rich in iodine like;

   o Pineapple

   o Carrot

   o Garlic

   o Onion

   o Oats

   o Whole rice

   o Lettuce

   o Tomatoes

   o Strawberry

   o Guava

   o Cucumber

These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.