*Dr. Subhash Chandra * Dr. Rashmi Gurao  **Dr. O.P Dadhich

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* Ph.D Scholar, PG Deptt. Of Sharir Kriya, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur (Raj.)  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Mobile No. 7610837732

**Associate Proff., Dean (Academic) & H.O.D., P.G. Deptt. Of Sharir Kriya, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur (Raj.)

Abstract

Thyroid gland is one of the important glands of the endocrine system. Principal function of thyroid gland is to act as a ‘catalyst’ for the maintenance of oxidative metabolism.

            Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder observed all over the world in present time. It occurs about 7-8 times more frequently in females than males. In infants, symptoms do not appear till six months because enough hormone is present in mother’s milk. It affects the quality of life of individuals. The only treatment available is synthetic thyroxine tablets which patients had to take lifelong.

            Agni is the unique concept of Ayurveda related to Pachana or conversion, Dhatupaka or Metabolism, etc. i.e. various chemical reactions occurring in the body. It is responsible for and controls each and every process of conversion. The normal as well as abnormal functions of thyroid gland can be correlated to healthy and altered status of Agni. So hypothyroidism can be considered as a stage of Agnimandya resulting in the formation of Ama. 

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