Bot Wk 9 - Hypothyroid Condition

Question 1

What are the key treatment principles for managing hypothyroid conditions?

Answer 1

lifestyle changes (diet, physical activity, rest) and the use of adaptogens

Question 2

what is the key botanical action for hypothyroid conditions?

Answer 2

adaptogens

Question 3

pro tip: use the adaptogens that are ?

Answer 3

warming and drying

Question 4

what are adaptogens?

Answer 4

botanicals that help the body adapt to stress and promote balance

Question 5

What are alteratives?

Answer 5

support overall health and detoxification

Question 6

what are endocrine modulators?

Answer 6

influence hormonal balance

Question 7

What are the primary botanical actions to consider for hypothyroid conditions?

Answer 7

adaptogen and alterative

Question 8

Name 3 featured adaptogenic herbs for hypothyroid conditions

Answer 8

• ashwagandha
• Rhodiola
• Siberian Ginseng

Question 9

what is the primary action of Ashwagandha?

Answer 9

adaptogen, immune modulator

Question 10

What are the indications for using Rhodiola?

Answer 10

fatigue from overwork, lowered libido, ongoing physical or mental stress, altitude sickness, ischemic heart disease

Question 11

What is the significance of Iris Versicolor (Blue Flag) in hypothyroid treatment?

Answer 11

it acts as an alterative and hepatic herb, indicated for hypothyroid conditions and skin issues

Question 12

What are the expected outcome measures for hypothyroid treatment?

Answer 12

Improved energy and mood, weight loss without increased activity, and normalized thyroid values

Question 13

How does TCM view hypothyroid conditions?

Answer 13

Qi and Yang deficiencies in the Kidney and Spleen, leading to damp accumulation

Question 14

What should be monitored in patients taking thyroid hormone replacement?

Answer 14

signs of mild hyperthyroidism, such as restlessness, insomnia, and rapid weight loss

Question 15

What is the sample formula given?

Answer 15

Ashwagndha - 40 mL
Blue flag - 20 mL
Barberry - 20 mL
Burdock - 20 mL

Question 16

what is the dosage of the sample formula?

Answer 16

2-3 tsp, twice a day between meals

Question 17

What is the primary action of the siberian ginseng?

Answer 17

adaptogen

Question 18

what is the primary action of the fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack)

Answer 18

endocrine modulator (Thyroid), demulcent

Question 19

What are the primary action of iris versicolor (blue flag)

Answer 19

alterative, hepative, lymphatic, cholagogue, endocrine modulator

Question 20

what are the primary actions of rhodiola?

Answer 20

adaptogen, vascular tonic

Question 21

what are the primary actions of yellow dock?

Answer 21

alterative, laxative, hepatic, astringent, mild adaptogen

Question 22

What are the primary action of figwort?

Answer 22

alterative, lymphatic, diuretic, mild laxative, cardiotonic