Effects of Unani Formulations in the Management of Hypothyroidism (Qillat-E-Darqiyyat) – A Case Report

Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone to meet the body’s needs. Hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine diseases, occurring in 5% of individuals. Mild hypothyroidism is present in as many as 15% of older adults. It is more common in women. In the Unani system of medicine hypothyroidism has not been described as an individual entity but can be correlated with the clinical features of Su’-i-Mizaj Barid. In standard Unani Medical Terminology, Qillat-i-Darqiyyat defines as the subnormal activity of the thyroid gland and its possible English equivalent is hypothyroidism. In Qillat-i-Darqiyyat the temperament of the thyroid gland changes from hot to abnormal cold. Present paper deals with a report of 25years old unmarried female patient having hypothyroidism. Patient was treated with Unani formulations; Khameera Gaozaban Ambari jadwar Ood Saleeb Wala (6g paste), Habb-E-Hilteet (2 tablets each of 250mg) twice a day and Qurs-E-Kafoor (2 tablets each of 500mg) once a day orally after food…. for 12 consecutive weeks. The symptoms were disappeared and thyroid function test becomes normal after treatment. Hence above drugs are found to be effective as well as safe in symptomatic management of hypothyroidism.