Autoimmune thyroiditis is a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks thyroid cells, mistaking them for hostile cells. Thyroiditis requires constant monitoring by a doctor, compliance with lifestyle and dietary requirements . Treatment with folk remedies for autoimmune thyroiditis has an auxiliary effect: it accelerates the restoration of the thyroid gland, gives it the substances necessary for its work and protection. Each of the alternative methods has its own contraindications, so before treatment, you should consult a doctor.    

When is it appropriate to treat thyroiditis with folk remedies?

It is advisable to use folk remedies for autoimmune thyroiditis when the disease passes into the stage of hypothyroidism – slow thyroid function. At the same time, the deficiency of thyroid hormones should be insignificant, since serious disorders in the production of iodine-containing substances cannot be compensated for by alternative methods of treatment.    

The use of folk remedies with a slight deficiency of hormones is justified, since when used correctly, they do not cause side effects. Tinctures and decoctions support the function of the thyroid gland, slowing down the course of the disease.

How to treat autoimmune thyroid inflammation with folk recipes

Treatment of AIT of the thyroid gland with folk remedies involves the use of plants that contain substances useful for the organ, in particular iodine. When choosing a method of treatment, it is necessary to take into account the degree of iodine deficiency – medications should compensate for it, without leading to an excess of iodine and subsequent hyperthyroidism.  

During treatment, be sure to check with an endocrinologist and donate blood to the laboratory to determine the level of iodine-containing hormones.

Walnuts

Most of all iodine and nutrients in young walnuts. But it is difficult to eat them, therefore, the treatment of autoimmune thyroiditis is carried out with decoctions and tinctures. For the broth, you will need to crush half a glass of nuts along with the peel, pour a liter of boiling water and leave for 20-30 minutes. Drink the resulting folk remedy after straining twice a day for 3 tbsp. l.

The tincture is prepared with vodka. For a half-liter bottle, you will need to take a glass of chopped walnuts. Let the product brew for a month in a glass container, which is placed in a cool and dark place. Wipe the thyroid area with tincture several times a day.

White cinquefoil

Traditional healers prescribe the three-year roots of five-palate to be used in the form of a decoction. For 2 tbsp . chopped roots, you will need to take 2 cups of boiling water. Mix the ingredients and let it brew for 20-30 minutes. The agent should be taken half a glass twice a day before meals. Herbal treatment for thyroiditis lasts a month, the break between courses is at least a week.  

Seaweed

Kelp contains a large amount of iodine, which is deficient in most people diagnosed with thyroid thyroiditis.

In addition to using seaweed as food, you can make a tincture from it: mix a teaspoon of kelp, lungwort and capsicum (red), then pour 1 liter of boiling water. Let it brew for 20-30 minutes, and during the day drink the resulting broth, dividing it into 5 servings. 

It is best to brew the kelp in a thermos to use the infusion warm.

Chinese lemongrass

You can buy the tincture at a pharmacy or prepare it yourself according to a folk recipe. This will require 2 tbsp. l. lemongrass berries and half a glass of rubbing alcohol. Grind the berries (you can use a blender), add alcohol and leave for 10 days in a dark and cold place. Use glass containers for infusion and storage. Take with autoimmune thyroiditis 20 drops twice a day for a month, then take a break for 2-4 weeks.

Pine buds

A tincture is prepared from pine buds. 2 packs of kidneys from the pharmacy are crushed, you can in a blender, and then pour in a liter of vodka. You need to insist 3 weeks, strain before the first use. The tincture is used to wipe the thyroid area several times a day.

Cocklebur herb

This plant contains iodine. For the treatment of thyroiditis, it is better to use cocklebur in the form of homemade oil. To do this, mix 5 tablespoons of chopped grass with the same amount of vegetable oil, pour the mixture into a glass container and send it to infuse for a month in a dark and cool place. Lubricate the thyroid area before bedtime.

The use of such methods is contraindicated if autoimmune thyroiditis has led to benign or malignant formations in the gland

Celery

Celery, lemon, and sea buckthorn smoothie is beneficial for autoimmune thyroiditis, as it provides the thyroid with the necessary antioxidants and normalizes its functions. To prepare according to the folk recipe, you must mix the juice from 350 g of celery stalks with freshly squeezed lemon, and then add a glass of crushed sea buckthorn. All ingredients are best processed in a blender.

Drink twice a day before meals in a glass for a month. The break between courses of treatment for thyroiditis is at least a week. It is worth giving preference to these plants when drawing up a diet.

Celandine

After surgical interventions , ugly scars remain on the skin in the area of ​​the thyroid gland. If you wish, you can cure them or make them less noticeable with the help of folk remedies. One of them is celandine, a suitable raw material for homemade medicinal oil. To prepare it, you need to take 2 tbsp. l. dry herb celandine and pour it with the same amount of olive or flaxseed oil. Insist for a month in a dark and cool place, strain before use.  

Rub the resulting oil into the thyroid area before going to bed. Also, with thyroiditis, celandine accelerates the healing of cystic neoplasms and prevents their appearance.  

Propolis

Thyroid ointments are made from this bee product. 100 g of propolis must be poured into 30 ml of ethyl alcohol, put in a water bath and stir constantly until it is evenly dissolved. Then cool and mix with Boric ointment (100 g). Apply the resulting medicine to the neck in the thyroid region in two layers (the second – after the first has dried ). Then wrap with a scarf or scarf. Wash off in the morning. Use once a day. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.

Before using propolis as directed, check for an allergic reaction by applying a small amount of ointment to your wrist.

Milk thistle

Ways to “speed up” the metabolism in hypothyroidism are often dangerous and have many side effects. Milk thistle meal stands out against their background. Treatment of thyroiditis according to a folk recipe with this ingredient accelerates metabolic processes by normalizing the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, cleansing the liver of toxins, and increasing the filtration functions of the organ.

Milk thistle meal for thyroiditis should be taken in a teaspoon three times a day, half an hour before meals. The course of treatment is a month, after which you need to take a break for 2-3 weeks and, if desired, start the treatment of thyroiditis again.

Pears and apples

The seeds of these fruits contain a large amount of antioxidants, as well as iodine and selenium, which are useful for inflammation of the thyroid gland. However, it is contraindicated to include them in the diet for thyroiditis, since pears and apples contain a large amount of sugar. Therefore, the best solution would be to cook compote from still green fruits and drink it 3 times a day in a glass. You can also consume twice a day, a serving of seeds from one apple or pear. 

Juices from carrots, beets, cabbage

The composition of freshly squeezed juices contains antioxidants. They accelerate the elimination of toxic substances formed when the thyroid gland does not work properly. Also, antioxidants slow down the process of decay of gland cells in thyroiditis.

Carrot, beetroot and cabbage juices should be drunk in small quantities – 2-3 tablespoons a day. Gradually bring the use of juices to 2 glasses a day, dividing this volume into 3-4 doses.

For folk treatment of thyroiditis, only fresh homemade juices are suitable. Purchased products or homemade juice, squeezed more than an hour ago, no longer have the required concentration of nutrients, since they are quickly oxidized.

Contraindications to folk remedies

Alternative methods of treatment cannot be used for chronic systemic diseases of the excretory, cardiovascular, and digestive systems. Even in the absence of these diseases, it is better to consult a doctor about the permissibility of using different folk recipes. With hypothyroidism, you will have to refuse treatment with products and ingredients that inhibit metabolic processes or are too high in calories.

Any of the home remedies for hypothyroidism are not hypoallergenic. Signs of individual sensitivity (allergic reaction) to the medicine: runny nose, feeling of a lump in the throat, shortness of breath, diarrhea, increased gas formation. With these symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor to relieve allergies. In the future, the use of alternative treatment according to this recipe will have to be abandoned.