A good home remedy for hyperthyroidism is to drink lemon balm, agripalma or green tea daily, as these herbal remedies have properties that help control thyroid function.
However, they do not exclude the treatment indicated by the doctor, hyperthyroidism is usually caused by drugs used to treat hypothyroidism and, therefore, those with hypothyroidism should have good medical follow-up and blood tests that evaluate the values of TSH, T3 and T4 in the bloodstream, at least twice a year.
The best teas to control hyperthyroidism are
Toronjil tea is an excellent option to relieve symptoms of hyperthyroidism, as it has calming properties, helping to promote sleep and fight nervousness.
How to do it
To make the tea, simply add the lemon balm to the boiling water, cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then filter and drink at least 3 times a day.
Agripalma is a medicinal plant that can also be used to treat thyroid disorders and combat anxiety symptoms.
How to do it
The agripalma tea should be prepared by adding 2 g of crushed agripalma leaves in 1 cup of boiling water, letting stand for 3 minutes, then filter and drink once or twice a day.
Green tea has antioxidant properties and is able to purify the body and can be used to combat symptoms of hyperthyroidism, however, green tea should preferably be consumed without caffeine, as it may have reactions with other medications.
Thus, another way of consuming green tea is through green tea capsules and, in this case, it is recommended to consume 300 to 500 mg of green tea per day.
How to do it
The tea is prepared with 1 teaspoon of caffeine-free green tea in 1 cup of boiling water, then left to rest for 3 minutes and taken twice a day.
Ulmaria is a medicinal plant that helps control the amount of hormones secreted by the thyroid and can be used to treat hyperthyroidism.
How to do it
To make tea, put 1 tablespoon of dried ulmaria leaves in 1 cup of boiling water, let stand for 5 minutes and keep warm 1 or 2 times a day.
St. John’s wort helps treat hyperthyroidism because it acts as a tranquilizer, helping to relax.
How to do it
The tea should be prepared with 1 teaspoon of St. John’s wort in 1 cup of boiling water, let stand for 3 to 5 minutes, strain and keep warm 1 or 2 times a day.
Teas should be consumed as directed by your doctor for side effects or reactions with other medicines, so agripalma tea should not be associated with sedatives and green tea should be caffeine-free, otherwise it may aggravate hyperthyroidism.
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Supplementation with selenium, zinc, vitamin E and B6 helps transform excess T4 into T3, being useful for controlling thyroid function, however, this supplementation should be indicated by a nutritionist.