Hyperthyroidism

Why it works: Antioxidant & immune effects: Selenium is built into “selenoproteins” (e.g., glutathione peroxidases, thioredoxin reductases, selenoprotein P) that limit oxidative stress and modul...

Instructions: Form & dose used in guideline-supported care:. • Sodium selenite 200 µg daily (≈91 µg elemental Se) for 6 months, or. • Selenomethionine 100 µg daily for 6 months (where this form...

Warnings: Do not exceed safe upper limits.. • The NIH ODS tolerable upper intake level (UL) is 400 µg/day for...

Studies: NEJM 2011 RCT (n=159) – Selenium 100 µg twice daily vs. plac...

Why it works: Proposed mechanism (from animal data): In male mice, an aqueous leaf extract of holy basil given orally for 15 days reduced serum thyroxine (T4) (T3 unchanged) and lowered hepatic...

Instructions: Because there are no human trials showing effectiveness for hyperthyroidism, there are no evidence-based dosing instructions for this purpose. If, after discussing with your clinic...

Warnings: Not a proven therapy: Replacing established treatment for Graves’ disease or toxic nodular goiter wi...

Studies: There are no randomized human trials demonstrating holy basi...

Why it works: TSH-receptor/Graves’ antibody interference (in vitro): Extracts of Lycopus spp. (and related Lamiaceae) reduced TSH binding to its receptor and blunted TSH-stimulated adenylate cyc...

Instructions: Standardized extract (as used in studies):. • German product Thyreogutt® mono (dry extract of L. europaeus) was used in open post-marketing cohorts for mild symptomatic hyperthyroi...

Warnings: Do NOT use in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Safety data are lacking; some sources flag theoretical hor...

Studies: Mechanistic & preclinicalEndocrinology (1985): Freeze-dr...

Why it works: TSH/TSH-receptor inhibition (lab data): Classic in-vitro studies showed Melissa officinalis extracts can bind to/complex with TSH, preventing it from binding its receptor and blunt...

Instructions: Common forms & reference doses (adults) from EMA monograph:. • Tea/infusion: 1.5–4.5 g dried, comminuted leaf in ~150 mL boiling water, 1–3× daily. European Medicines Agency (EMA)....

Warnings: Not a substitute for standard care: Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism can cause arrhythmias, bone loss, a...

Studies: Mechanistic & preclinical (supportive):Endocrinology 198...

Why it works: Cardiac symptom relief. Motherwort shows mild negative chronotropic (slows heart rate) and hypotensive activity, which can make hyperthyroid palpitations feel less intense. Evidenc...

Instructions: If you and your clinician decide to try motherwort for palpitations/anxiety while definitive therapy proceeds, the following traditional posology is commonly cited:. • Dried herb (...

Warnings: Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Avoid—motherwort has uterotonic activity (can stimulate uterine contracti...

Studies: No RCTs show motherwort corrects hyperthyroidism. Major summ...

Why it works: What it is. Jia Kang Ling is a Chinese patent formula typically containing Prunella vulgaris (夏枯草), Salvia miltiorrhiza (丹参), Eclipta prostrata (墨旱莲), Dioscorea (山药), and...

Instructions: Always follow the product insert of the brand you have and work with an endocrinologist. Typical labelled dosing from Chinese inserts:. • Jiakangling Tablets (甲亢灵片): 6–7 tablet...

Warnings: From product inserts / common cautions. • Use with caution if you have abdominal bloating/poor appet...

Studies: Network meta-analysis, 2024 (Frontiers in Pharmacology): Jia...

Why it works: Targets key TCM patterns linked to hyperthyroidism. • In TCM, many hyperthyroid cases are classified as “Liver fire with phlegm and qi stagnation” producing neck swellings (“瘿”)....

Instructions: Representative base composition for “Xiao Ying Tang” used for goiter/thyroid nodules (example; not a one-size recipe):. Hai Zao (Sargassum), Kun Bu (Laminaria), Zhe Bei Mu (Fritill...

Warnings: Iodine load from seaweeds (Hai Zao/Sargassum, Kun Bu/Laminaria). These are signature “soften-hardnes...

Studies: Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease)Xiehuo Xiaoying Decoction (...

Why it works: Classical TCM indication = “goiter with phlegm and Qi stagnation.” The base formula targets hard neck masses (goiter) with herbs that “soften hardness,” move Qi/blood, and clear ph...

Instructions: Core composition & prep (classical):. • Typical herbs include Hai Zao, Kun Bu, Hai Dai (kelp), Zhe Bei Mu, Ban Xia, Chen Pi, Qing Pi, Lian Qiao, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Du Huo, Gan...

Warnings: Because Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang is iodine-rich and contains licorice (Gan Cao), there are important cauti...

Studies: Human clinical evidence directly on Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang for h...