Vacha haridradi ghan Tablets–वचा हरिद्रादि गण टेबलेट

Truptighna mahakashaya, Hypothyroidism, Properties & Mode of action:Background: Acharya Charaka described 50 Mahakashayas in Charak Samhita. All 50 mahakashayas may further divide into the 10 sub classes on the basis of specific characteristics. Each mahakashayas has 10 drugs. The Truptighna Mahakashaya has these 10 drugs namely Naagar (Sunthi), Chavya, Chitraka, Vidanga, Murva, Guduchi, Vacha, Musta, Pippali, Patol. Trupti is a Kapha nanatmaja vyadhi. Drugs used to diminish such condition known as Truptighna. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is more common than you would believe, and millions of people are currently hypothyroid & don’t know it. In Ayurveda, it is a “Pitta Kshaya, Vata-Kapha Vriddhi & Medodushti”. The drugs of Truptighna Mahakashaya have Kapha-vatashamaka property so normalize Thyroid function. Aim & objective: The main objective of this article is to discuss the Pharmacological properties of the drugs of Truptighna Mahakashaya & to explore the role of Truptighna Mahakashaya in management of Hypothyroidism. Material & Method: The authentic subject material has been reviewed from Ayurveda & modern medical literature. Different research & review article were searched on internet. Discussion & conclusion: Hypothyroidism can be considered as Agnimandya resulting in the formation of Ama. Hence prove that it is a Aamdoshjanya “ Pitta Kshaya, Vata-Kapha Vriddhi & Medodushti”. Thus, the line of treatment is Aampachak which involve Deepana, Pachana, Srotoshodhana and Kapha-VataShamaka. Hypothalamo - Pituitary level, Anti stress drugs, Medhya Rasayan.