When there is an enlargement in the thyroid glands; then a person is said to have Goitre. The position of the gland is such a place that it is visible from quite a distance. This is because it is situated just below the Adams apple. This ailment is also called ‘Derbyshire neck’ and the basic cause for this ailment is the deficiency of iodine in the body. It has been observed that women are affected more by this disease than men. Moreover, this ailment is inflammatory; so it quite embarrassing for a woman. However, the disease is not cancerous. So, all you ladies there do not get alarmed if you happen to have Goitre.

Nonetheless, there are some side effect free herbal and natural cures for treating Goitre. A gentle massage of Luke warm coconut oil is very beneficial for a Goitre patient. There are other herbs which are also considered very beneficial for Goitre patients. Some of them are Jatamansi, Brahmi, Guggulu and Punarnava. All the aforementioned treatments are of Eastern origin and they have proven their worth over many thousands of years. These herbs should be ground and dried preferably. Then they should be applied to the Goitre as a paste or imbibed with Luke warm milk. The many patients who have benefited from the treatment of these herbs would vouch for their efficacy. Goitre is not painful; however, it is very embarrassing. This being the case it is very repulsive to the onlooker. Women would be ignored by the opposite gender.