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Herbal Remedies for Goiter

July 4, 2009

goiterA goiter results from an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is found in the neck. Goiters can be caused by the enlargement of the entire thyroid gland or by tissue growths called nodules within the thyroid. A goiter is usually benign.

The thyroid gland produces two hormones. One is thyroxine, designated T4, and triiodothyronine, designated T3. These hormones influence a person’s body temperature, mood, pulse rate, digestive functions, and other processes.

Simply goiters result when the thyroid gland tries to make up for a deficiency by enlarging to produce more hormones. Goiters are termed “endemic” when their cause can be linked to environmental conditions, such as those experienced by people who live in certain geographic regions and who do not get enough iodine in their diet.

The thyroid needs the mineral iodine in order to make its hormones. In the United States the use of iodized salt has reduced the occurrence of endemic goiters. People who live in parts of Africa and Asia still suffer from an iodine deficiency.

Effective home remedies for goiter/s include:

Drink barley water daily.

Make juice from almonds and swamp cabbage leaves. Consume 1 teaspoon of this mixture once or twice daily.

Change diet to include more iron-rich food such as tomatoes, oats, onion, garlic, carrots, lettuce, strawberries, guavas, citrus fruits, whole rice, egg yolk, and seafood.

Grind flax seeds into water and heat the mixture. Apply this to the swollen area and bandage the leaves of a tree over it.

Do neck stretches and exercises daily. This helps to stretch the muscles that support the thyroid. Regular exercise such as aerobics and jogging also help to ease goiter symptoms.

Make a paste of iodine-rich watercress and apply to the goiter to reduce. Or consume 2 tablespoons of watercress juice diluted in water three times daily for six weeks.

Mash sorrel leaves and mix with olive oil. Spread this paste on the goiter.
Instead of eating two to three large meals, consume four to five smaller meals daily. This eating pattern encourages better digestion and maximizes the body’s iodine intake.


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