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Is ashwagandha(adaptogenic herb,in india)also known as "ginseng" is good for hypothyroidism?
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Ginseng: Ginseng is OK provided your thyroid hormone levels are normal.
Answered 3/10/2016
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See answer: Ashwagandha has been shown in many studies to reverse hypothyroidism in mice. It's likely that some Ayurvedic and herbalist practitioners are prescribing it for their patients. *However I could find no studies on it's use in humans. Ashwagandha is not without side effects. There is one report of Ashwagandha induced Thyrotoxicosis that resolved on stopping it. I would favor use of Levothyroxine.
Answered 3/13/2016
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