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Thyroid Herbs (Final) Flashcards

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Herbs for hyperthyroid

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Lycopus virginicus
Leonarus cardiaca
Melissa officinalis

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Herbs for hypothyroid

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Fucus vesiculosis
Withania somnifera
Commiphora mukul
Coleus forskolii

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Herb for both hypo and hyperthyroid

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Iris versicolor

Withania somnifera

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Lycopus virginicus

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Bugleweed
Hyperthyroid
Calming
Tx atrial fib
Promotes faster excretion of T4
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Leonarus cardiaca

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Motherwort
Hyperthyroid
Tx arrhythmias dt MVP
Tx anxiety and tachycardia

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Melissa officinalis

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Lemon balm
Calming
Decreases T4

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Iris versicolor

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Purple iris or blue flag
LOW DOSE
Lymphagogue for thyroid gland
Only use for short periods (30 days)

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Withania somnifera

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Ashwagandha
Adaptogen
Thyroid dysfunction (more for hypothyroid)

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Commiphora mukul

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Guggul resin
Hypothyroid
Hyperlipidemia

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Coleus forskolii

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Hypothyroid
Increases cAMP
Increases thyroid glandular fxn

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