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Graves Disease and hypothyroidism - 4 Herbs to Stimulate the Thyroid

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Graves Disease and hypothyroidism - 4 Herbs to Stimulate the Thyroid      In case of small hypothyroidism still untreated, or as a complement to the treatment in order to reduce the doses, the use of plants can be useful, h ere are 4 plants that stimulate the thyroid and help improve its functioning. The ashwagandha - Withania somnifera According to Wikipedia       Withania somnifera is cultivated in many of the drier regions of India. It is also found in Nepal, Morocco , China, and Yemen. It prefers dry stony soil with the sun to partial shade.     To propagate it can be grown from seed in the early spring, or from greenwood cuttings in the later spring.     Also known as "Indian ginseng", it is an Indian medicinal plant used for over 3000 years for its anti-inflammatory , aphrodisiac, and immunostimulant properties.      In addition to its empirical use, the efficacy of ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) has been shown for hypothyroidism by scientific studies.      Accord