A REVIEW ON THYROPROTECTIVE PLANTS

Abstract

Thyroid impairment are rising dominantly in Indian Population in an alarming rate. Hypothyroidism as well as hyperthyroidism are the most common thyroid diseases in India. An important measure to thyroid abnormality is hormone replacement therapy. Herbal treatment to thyroid diseases are getting importance over hormone replacement. The aim of this review is to give information over herbs that has been tried over model organism or herbs that has been used traditionally for correction of thyroid dysfunction. About a number of 23 plants have been mentioned in this review which may have potential thyroprotective effects.