There was an article in the Daily Mail "Herbs, hypnotism, Indian Massage", last Tuesday, 30th July, about a private GP practising traditional Indian medicine.
He mentioned an Ayurvedic herb, Kanchanar Guggulu, and I quote:
"which enables the thyroid gland to function normally again in patients with an underactive thyroid, while also giving them more energy. The herb may take three months to make a difference, so with my GP hat on I will also prescribe a short course of the standard treatment, with the hormone thyroxine."
I wondered if anyone had tried this herb and, if so, if they found a reliable UK source?
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Interesting that guggul gum is in Nutri T. I'm not sure but I think Kanchanar and Guggul are separate herbs. I've ordered from an organic supplier in the UK and will see how it works out.
Wow....just received this morning Kanchnar capsules after ordering yesterday !
In case anyone else is looking for a UK organic supplier, (I found it difficult and time consuming), here is some information and their website: dr-waked.com
"Kanchanar is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used for addressing deep-seated kapha imbalances. Kanchanar is a very astringent herb that helps to counter the moist, stagnant qualities of kapha. In India, Kanchanar is commonly used to support the healthy function of the Thyroid and to cleanse the lymphatic system. "
Size - 60 Capsules
Each capsule contain:
Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegata) - 500 mg
100% herbal, ethically sourced from organic, wild crafted (non-threatened species) or cultivated plants and conform to accepted standards as per Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia.
I 've been taking Kanchanar twice a day for a few days now...no significant difference but early days still. I'd also started taking Ashwaganda a few weeks ago and find it does help with energy and mood.
I 've been taking Kanchanar twice a day for a few days now...no significant difference but early days still. I'd also started taking Ashwaganda a few weeks ago and find it does help with energy and mood.
I just found this thread. My wife is trying kanchanar guggulu .. but it seems to cause a scaly rash ( not itching ) on her cheek area..it looks like discoid lupus..it goes away if she stops it..she was on 2 tablets twice daily..but this skin rash seems to come on even with 1 tab each day
This is after five years i am replying to u. I just replied in case your problem is not solved. Hope your wife's thyroid gland may be functioning well.
I didn't have any adverse side effects with Kanchanar but it was nine months ago since I first tried it and I gravitated to taking Ashwaganda alone...can't remember why. This is also an Ayurvedic herb and seems to really help the thyroid, as well as the immune system (I have Hashimoto's). The difference in my energy levels is quite marked and I wouldn't be without it now.
Hope this helps. If I remember rightly, the website mentioned had a helpline. It might be worth asking if this is a common reaction?
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