Homeopathic Medicines for Thyroid Problems

The thyroid gland is the largest of all the glands in the endocrine system. Located over the trachea, the thyroid gland is butterfly in shape and it has the responsibility of regulating metabolism. The disorders which are frequently associated with the thyroid gland are hypothyroidism, (under active thyroid), which can make losing weight difficult, and hyperthyroidism, (overactive thyroid), which is why those with hyperthyroidism usually experience problems gaining weight.

Iodum

• For alleviating the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, (which commonly are mental fatigue, weakness and weight loss or problems gaining weight) try the mineral based remedy iodum. Iodum is commonly referred to as iodine. The remedy iodum is derived from iodide salts, which have been used therapeutically in ancient China, when Chinese herbalists would burn seawood to extract the iodine from the seaweed which would then be used to help treat thyroid disorders. When the patient exhibits an excessive thirst, complains of having respiratory problems, has enlarged glands and suffers with excessive sweating, iodum may be an appropriate remedy. A patient's physical symptoms will tend to improve after eating and when she is in fresh air.

Phosphorous

• For hypothyroid issues and symptoms, (the typical physical symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, weakness, with weight gain or problems losing weight) with the accompanying symptom of circulation problems, try the mineral-based remedy phosphorus. Phosphorous is an important mineral which is derived from phosphate rocks. Phosphorus may be the appropriate remedy when the patient has food cravings, particularly for foods which are sweet and salty. Their physical symptoms will tend to improve when they eat or after they've slept well.

Calcarea Iodata

• For the symptoms of hypothyroidism, which accompany depression, try the mineral remedy Calcarea iodata. Calcarea iodata is derived from a mixture of calcium and iodine. Calcarea iodata may be the appropriate remedy if the patient has difficulty tolerating cold conditions, suffers from bouts of memory loss and frequently has muscle pain or aching muscles. Overall, patients' symptoms will generally improve then they are in fresh air.

Lycopus

• For symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism, with accompanying symptoms of mental fatigue and irritability, try the plant remedy lycopus, which is more commonly referred to as bugleweed or Virginian horehound. The plant which the remedy lycopus is derived from is found throughout the Northeastern portions of the United States. The plant itself has long been used in folk medicine as an herbal remedy for many ailments, including conditions associated with the thyroid gland.

  Lycopus may be the appropriate remedy for an individual experiencing hyperthyroidism when the patient complains of respiratory problems, particularly coughing. They will often experience greater mental alertness in the evenings and have an increased appetite when they are exposed to colder conditions. Typically, their physical symptoms will improve when in warm surroundings or when at rest, namely, lying down.