IMPORTANCE OF GUGGUL IN MANAGEMENT OF GALGAND (HYPOTHYROIDISM)

Galgand (Hypothyroidism) is according to Shabdkal-Padrum, the Gand or Sphotak (growth) occuring in Galpradesh is called galgand (Hypothyroidism).Goiter is one of the manspradoshaja disorders. The charaka samhita has classified Galgand under Various types of Kaphavikars, according to Acharya charaka, when the profuse kapha dosha is present in the outer region of the throat. It causes chronic inflammation, which is called goiter.