1. Bugleweed
The herb bugleweed, also known as Lycopusvirginica, can help manage mild hyperthyroidism. This particular herb reduces the amount of hormone that is produced by the thyroid.
Studies have found that it helps decrease TSH levels and impairs thyroid hormone synthesis. (1) Moreover, it helps lower T4 levels and blocks the conversion of T4 to T3.
- Prepare an herbal tea by putting one-half teaspoon (or a little less) of bugleweed in a cup of boiling water and allowing it to steep for several minutes. Strain and cool, and then enjoy this tea once daily.
- You can also take this herb in the form of tincture (two to six ml per day). Furthermore, a combination of bugleweed, motherwort and lemon balm is highly effective in treating hyperthyroidism naturally.
Note: Do not use this herb for hypothyroidism or an enlarged thyroid gland. Also, it may not be suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
2. Lemon Balm
Lemon balm, also known as Melissa officinalis, is an herb that can help normalize an overactive thyroid by reducing TSH levels. It contains flavonoids, phenolic acids and other useful compounds that regulate the thyroid.
In fact, it blocks the activity of antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland and cause Graves’ disease, which is a common form of hyperthyroidism. (2) To restore your thyroid activity to a healthy level, drink lemon balm tea.
hyperthyroidism home remedy
- Add two tablespoons of lemon balm to one cup of boiling water. (3)
- Let it steep for about five minutes.
- Strain and drink this tea 3 times a day.
You may start the treatment with a lesser dosage, about one-half or one teaspoon of lemon balm, and gradually increase the amount to two tablespoons.
