Supportive Role of Traditional Polyherbal Medicine Alongside Levothyroxine in Autoimmune Thyroiditis: A Case Report

Authors

  • Vaishnavi Deshmukh Department of Rognidan Vikritivijanana, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune. Dr. D. Y . Patil University (Deemed to be), Pimpri, Pune. India.
  • Abhishek Kadam Department of Rognidan Vikritivijanana, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune. Dr. D. Y . Patil University (Deemed to be), Pimpri, Pune. India.
  • Vinayak Joshi Department of Rognidan Vikritivijanana, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune. Dr. D. Y . Patil University (Deemed to be), Pimpri, Pune. India.
  • Prakash Mane Department of Rognidan Vikritivijanana, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune. Dr. D. Y . Patil University (Deemed to be), Pimpri, Pune. India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v17i3.7085

Keywords:

Integrative Medicine, Ayurveda, Autoimmune Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Levothyroxine, Case Report

Abstract

Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis presents with raised levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and reduced thyroid hormones, often requires long-term treatment. This case report is of  27-year-old female with newly diagnosed autoimmune thyroiditis managed through an integrated approach as synthetic levothyroxine in combination with purgation therapy, polyherbal medications, well trained yoga practice, and some dietary modifications. The patient showed improvement over a 9 months treatment period clinically with symptomatic relief and optimized biochemical parameter. This case underscores the potential of integrative medicine protocols combining synthetic thyroid hormone with supportive traditional medicine and lifestyle modifications. The patient informed written consent was obtained for case documentation.

 

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Published

2026-10-03

How to Cite

Deshmukh, V., Kadam, A., Joshi, V., & Mane, P. (2026). Supportive Role of Traditional Polyherbal Medicine Alongside Levothyroxine in Autoimmune Thyroiditis: A Case Report. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 17(3), 940–948. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v17i3.7085

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2026): July - September 2026

Section

Case Reports

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