Treatment Of A Goiter Of The Thyroid Gland With Folk Remedies: Effective Recipes

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Treatment of a goiter of the thyroid gland

Content:

• Goiter treatment with dried cherry bark
• Seaweed (kelp)
• Selenium deficiency
• Goiter honey porridge
• Goiter walnut
• Cinquefoil white from goiter
• Sea buckthorn with iodine for goiter
• How to live with a sick thyroid?

Goiter treatment with dried cherry bark

One of the most effective remedies for the treatment of thyroid goiter is the dried cherry bark. In contrast to the bark of a living tree, dried cherries are richer in nutrients. The reason is as follows: along the wood and bast (tubular formations in the structure of a tree, analogs of blood vessels in animals) of a living tree, useful substances are transported from roots to leaves in both directions. In the body of the tree there is a continuous flow of fluids.

When a tree dies naturally, most of the nutrients and minerals are transported to the inner layers of the bark and remain there. It is for this reason that their content in the structure of a dried tree is maximum.

Watch a video on how to cure the thyroid gland with dried cherry bark:

Finding and collecting dried cherry bark

When looking for a suitable bark, several rules should be followed:

• Raw materials must only be sought in areas remote from highways and residential areas. The tissues of the tree (in particular foliage and inner bark layers) are highly absorbent. Toxic substances and other harmful elements are absorbed by the wood. If you prepare a tincture or infusion from such a bark, there is a high risk of getting poisoned, and more harm to the body than to help.
• Cherry prefers deciduous or mixed forests. It grows most rapidly and abundantly in areas with a high content of chernozem.

• When looking for cherries, single trees should be preferred. Cherry cannot dry out in whole glades. In this case, the cause of the death of the tree, most likely, lies in the disease.

Collecting dried cherries is quite difficult for both beginners and experienced herbalists:

• In no case should you collect bark from a tree that is too abundantly covered with moss. If the trunk and branches are covered with more than 50% moss (approximately), the raw material will not work. Liver mosses parasitize trees, taking away all nutrients. This means that it was moss, not age, that caused the death of the tree;
• When cut, the bark should give off a cherry flavor. If you smell mushrooms or musty, the bark is dangerous;
• The color of the bark should range from dark brown to fiery red. If it is lighter, it means that the cherry has not yet dried out, and the nutrients have not accumulated in the required amount;
• There should be no foliage on the tree. If there are branches covered with foliage on the cherry, it has not yet completely dried out. Such raw materials are not suitable for procurement;
• The inner layers of the bark should not be covered with a white coating. If plaque is present, then the tree has died as a result of parasitic or bacterial infection. The whitish matter is a waste product of saprophytic organisms (consuming rotting products). Their secretions are the strongest toxin and allergen;
• Procurement of raw materials should be done from early spring to late autumn. In winter, you need to be very careful, because it is extremely difficult to determine whether a tree is completely dry or not;
• It is not worth collecting raw materials from a tree that has dried up more than 7 years ago. Most of the nutrients are destroyed, cherry tissues become loose and turn into dust;
• Young cherries rarely dry out for natural reasons. Their examination must be approached with special attention.

Collection and procurement technology:

• A longitudinal cut is made on the tree trunk;
• The top layer of the bark (epidermis or cork, depending on the age of the tree) is removed. It is desirable in this way to process parts of the trunk of different heights;
• The internal tissues are examined. There should be no plaque, the color is rich brown or bright red. The smell is natural, cherry. If at least one of the conditions is not met, such a tree cannot be processed;
• The top layer is completely cleaned. The fibers of the inner layers should be removed with movements from top to bottom;
• The bark is dried in a dark and dry place. As soon as the workpiece stops bending and breaks under physical impact, the raw material is ready for use.

Watch the video on how to find the healing bark of dried cherries correctly:

Cherry bark tincture recipe

Ingredients:

• Cherry bark (dried out): 0.2-0.4 kg (the amount should be enough to fill a 1 liter jar with a blank to the brim);
• Vodka: 1 l.

The workpiece is crushed and sent to the bank. Filled with vodka to the brim. The container is sealed with a nylon lid. After that, you should let the product brew.

The jar must be stored in a dark and dry place for 21 days. Shake the tincture 1-2 times a day.

It is recommended to take this folk remedy for the treatment of goiter in a dosage of 1 tbsp. / L. 3 times a day on an empty stomach in the morning, 30 minutes before lunch and 30 minutes before dinner.

Seaweed (kelp) will fill the iodine deficiency

Laminaria (the trivial name is seaweed) is a brown alga. The cells of this alga have the unique ability to absorb and store huge amounts of iodine from seawater. Kelp contains many times more iodine than any other product. This product is the absolute leader.

Most severe pathologies of the thyroid gland begin with iodine deficiency in the body. For prevention, drugs containing this element are prescribed, as well as a special diet.

Laminaria is a profitable alternative to expensive iodine preparations. For preventive purposes, it is enough to consume 30-40 grams per day. If you are taking drugs, the consumption of kelp will also not be superfluous.

Especially effectively seaweed helps with hypothyroidism, when the thyroid gland cannot cope and produces less specific hormones than the body needs. Therefore, with hyperthyroidism, you should refrain from consuming algae.

In addition to replenishing the iodine deficiency, kelp actively removes radioactive substances from the body, which play an important role in the mechanism of formation of thyroid diseases (goiter, etc.).

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Other Seafood to Replenish Iodine Deficiency

In addition to kelp, other seafood is also rich in iodine. If a person has the initial signs of a thyroid goiter, a euthyroid state (when the disease has not yet manifested itself, but the focus is already forming), it is vital to include these products in your diet.

List of foods high in iodine:

• Silver hake. This fish is in second place after kelp in terms of iodine content. When cooking, it is important to adhere to technology. Iodine compounds are extremely unstable to high temperatures. For maximum benefits, hake should be cooked at just under 100 ° C. Therefore, in no case should you cook hake, it is better to steam it or bake it in the oven;
• Cod. Another type of fish, rich in iodine. 100 grams contains 135 mcg of this important trace mineral. The best cooking method is to bake at 65-70 degrees until tender;
• Shrimp. Despite their modest size, these crustaceans are a real storehouse of iodine. For 100 grams of the product, there is 110 μg of the element. The main cooking method is cooking. 100 ° C is harmful to iodine, but there is a way to avoid its destruction. To prevent this, the shrimp should be boiled for no more than one and a half to two minutes.

Selenium deficiency is another cause of thyroid disease

Selenium plays an equally important role in the production of thyroid hormones than iodine.

Despite the fact that selenium does not directly participate in the synthesis of specific active substances (unlike iodine), it contributes to the transformation of some substances into others. The fact is that the course of hormone production itself is catalyzed (accelerated) by special substances - enzymes. Triiodothyroxine (T3) is formed due to the transformation of the produced T4-hormone (tetraiodothyroxine) under the influence of a special enzyme iodothyronine deiodinase, the main component of which is the element selenium.

With a lack of selenium, the enzyme is produced in insufficient quantities, which also affects the synthesis of T3. As a result, pathologies of the thyroid gland develop with low levels of hormones (hypothyroidism).

Selenium is also a part of enzymes that destroy hydrogen peroxide and bind free radicals. Due to this, the amount of harmful oxidative processes in the thyroid gland is reduced.

To make up for the selenium deficiency, it is important to include the following foods in the diet:

• Brazilian nut. The fatty fruits of this plant are the absolute record holders for the content of the element. They must be consumed with caution, no more than 2-4 fruits per day to avoid excess selenium;
• Dates. The second in selenium content. It is not recommended to consume more than 15-20 pieces per day;
• Fried pork kidneys;
• Crayfish or lobsters;
• Porcini mushrooms.

Also among the available products are coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, garlic, etc.

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Goiter honey porridge

Another effective folk recipe, thanks to which you can start treating goiter, includes the following ingredients:

• Natural honey: 1 glass;
• Walnut (kernels): 1 glass;
• Buckwheat: 1 glass.

Preparation and method of application:

1. Step 1. Nuts and buckwheat are ground to a state of flour.
2. Step 2. Honey is dissolved in a steam (water bath).
3. Step 3. Ingredients from steps 1 and 2 are mixed.

Porridge should be eaten 2-3 times during the day. The whole portion of the resulting porridge should be enough for 1-3 months.

Goiter walnut

Recipe 1

Ingredients:

• Walnuts (unripe): 80-120 g;
• Vodka: 250-400 ml (or 250 ml of rubbing alcohol).

Preparation and method of application:

1. Step 1. Walnuts are chopped.
2. Step 2. The fruits crushed together with the peel are poured into a container made of dark material (dark glass jar, heat-resistant plastic container, etc.).
3. Step 3. Vodka (alcohol) is added to the container to the nuts.
4. Step 4. The tincture is tightly sealed and stored in a dark and dry place. Term - 2 months. Shake the jar every few days.
5. Step 5. At the end of the term, the tincture is filtered through cheesecloth or a sieve.

Take 1 tsp. 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

Recipe 2

Ingredients:

• Honey: 1 part;
• Unripe walnuts: 1 part.

Preparation and method of application:

1. Step 1. Grind the nuts together with the peel in a meat grinder.
2. Step 2. Mix the resulting gruel with honey.
3. Step 3. Infuse the mixture for a month in a dark and dry place.

Take within a month for 1 tbsp. l. 30 minutes before meals, once a day.

Cinquefoil white from goiter

Recipe 1

Ingredients:

• White cinquefoil: 34-38 g (about 2 tablespoons);
• Water (or boiling water): 500 ml.

Preparation and method of application:

1. Step 1. Chopped cinquefoil (purchased at a pharmacy) is filled with vodka or boiling water.
2. Step 2. The infusion is prepared within 24 hours.
3. Step 3. After a day, it should be filtered through cheesecloth or a fine sieve.

It is necessary to take the infusion in 0.5 cups (~ 125 ml) 4 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

Recipe 2

Ingredients:

• Potentilla roots: 100-150 g (to completely fill the glass);
• Vodka: 700 ml.

Preparation and method of application:

1. Step 1. The ingredients are mixed in a suitable container.
2. Step 2. The tincture is prepared for 21 days. Keep the product in a dark place.
3. Step 3. At the end of the period, you should not filter the tincture. The roots should be kept in solution for as long as possible. You can strain as needed when the product comes to an end.

You need to take 25 drops per tablespoon of water 3 times a day 15 minutes before meals.

Sea buckthorn with iodine for goiter

Preparation and method of application:

1. Step 1. Send the sea buckthorn berries to a juicer. Mix gruel with olive oil and send to a dark place to infuse for 2 weeks.
2. Step 2. The resulting mixture at the end of 2 weeks is applied to the surface of the goiter. On top, over the gruel, an iodine grid is applied.
3. Step 3. The surface of the neck is wrapped with gauze or bandage, and on top with a warm scarf.

The bandage must be worn for 8-10 hours. The course of treatment with compresses is 10 days.

How to live with a sick thyroid?

Modern methods of treating thyroid goiter allow minimizing the negative manifestations of diseases and improving the patient's quality of life. The patient can live a normal, fulfilling life.

However, the pathologies of this organ impose a number of restrictions on a person:

• You must adhere to a diet. If hypothyroidism is observed, iodine-rich foods should be on the table. Otherwise, their consumption should be minimized or eliminated;
• You should not eat "unhealthy" foods: fried, excessively salty, fatty, etc. It is advisable to completely abandon their consumption. Only occasionally is it permissible to eat such food;
• It is recommended to reduce the time spent in the sun;
• Every few months you need to visit an endocrinologist to determine the state of the thyroid gland and, if necessary, prescribe special treatment.

The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist

Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).