Herbal Composition for Thyroid Dysfunction Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for managing thyroid dysfunction, such as allopathic interventions, often come with side effects, and herbal therapies may not consistently meet expectations in effectively treating hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, along with associated complications.
Innovation Solution
A herbal composition combining specific herbs like Bauhinia variegata, Crataeva nurvala, Commiphora mukul, and minerals like Swarna Makshika bhasma, formulated into tablets, which includes a process of levigating bhasmas, guggulu, and shilajit with powdered herbs and a grinding decoction to create a bioavailable complex for thyroid management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If allopathic interventions (hormone supplementation, anti-thyroid drugs, surgery) are used to manage thyroid dysfunction, then thyroid hormone levels can be controlled, but side effects occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces long-term allopathic medication with a natural herbal composition that acts as a temporary but effective treatment. The formulation uses readily available herbal materials (Bauhinia variegata, Crataeva nurvala, Commiphora mukul) that can be processed into a disposable herbal preparation, eliminating the need for continuous pharmaceutical intervention and its associated side effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite herbal formulation combining multiple herbs and minerals (Bauhinia variegata, Crataeva nurvala, Commiphora mukul, Swarna Makshika bhasma, Shilajit) that work synergistically to regulate thyroid function. This composite approach replaces single-component pharmaceutical treatments, providing a multifaceted solution that addresses thyroid dysfunction without the harmful side effects of synthetic drugs.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional herbal therapies (Ashwagandha, Kanchanara guggulu, Coleus forskohlii) are used to treat thyroid disorders, then natural treatment is provided, but effectiveness may not meet expectations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple traditional herbal remedies (Ashwagandha, Kanchanara guggulu, Coleus forskohlii) with additional herbs (Bauhinia variegata, Crataeva nurvala, Commiphora mukul) and minerals (Swarna Makshika bhasma, Shilajit) into a unified formulation. This combination enhances the therapeutic effect beyond what individual herbs can achieve alone, addressing the inadequacy of traditional single-herb treatments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies the traditional herbal approach by changing the composition parameters - incorporating specific ratios of herbs and minerals, using bhasma (calcined metal preparations), and adding Shilajit. These parameter changes transform ordinary herbal mixtures into a standardized, potent formulation with reliable therapeutic effects for thyroid dysfunction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If herbal composition is formulated with multiple herbs and minerals, then comprehensive thyroid management is achieved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex formulation into distinct components with specific functions: Bauhinia variegata and Crataeva nurvala for thyroid hormone regulation, Commiphora mukul for metabolic support, Swarna Makshika bhasma for cellular function, and Shilajit for adaptogenic effects. This segmentation makes the manufacturing process manageable by treating each ingredient as a separate module with a defined role.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal herbal formulation that addresses multiple thyroid conditions (hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, autoimmune thyroiditis) simultaneously. The same combination of herbs and minerals serves multiple therapeutic functions, simplifying manufacturing compared to producing separate formulations for each thyroid condition.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The herbal composition effectively treats and manages thyroid dysfunction, including autoimmune thyroiditis, by improving thyroid function and reducing oxidative stress, as evidenced by changes in T3, T4, TSH levels, and oxidative stress parameters, with a demonstrated safety profile.
Implementation Method 1
levigating processed bhasma, guggulu and shilajit in a grinder, adding finely powdered herbs into the grinder, and adding grinding decoction while continuing grinding to obtain the composition
Data Source
AI summary
Herbal composition for treatment and management of Thyroid dysfunction and method of preparation are disclosed herein. The disclosed composition including herbs and bhasmas may be used to treat Thyroid dysfunction and associated complications such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Goiter, Thyrotoxicosis, Graves' disease, autoimmune thyroiditis etc. The method disclosed herein may be used as the main line of treatment or as supportive medication.