In an Instagram post it is claimed that Kali mirch, Maghpeepal and Sauth Cures Thyroid. In the reel by thetreat.rinkisah it is said, "We have freed countless people from taking thyroid pills. This home remedy can be prepared right in your kitchen. Whoever understands it should make it, and whoever does not, should share it with others—someone else will understand.
It contains black pepper, long pepper, and dry ginger. If you make a powder of these three things and keep it ready, then every morning take just a pinch of this powder—about the size of a chickpea, not more. Put it in your mouth and slowly suck on it so that it mixes with your saliva. This activates the thyroid gland, removes its infection, and makes it function properly. This is the only Ayurvedic formulation that works in thyroid problems. No matter how much money you spend, there is no other cure for thyroid in the world."
The claim can be seen here.
Fact Check
The claim is FALSE. While these herbs Kali Mirch, Maghpeepal, and Sauth may have potential thyroid benefits, they should never be considered alternatives to clinically approved treatment options.
What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone, slowing down the body’s metabolism. This underactivity often leads to fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and low mood. The most common causes include autoimmune disease (such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), thyroid surgery, or radiation therapy. Because thyroid hormones influence nearly every body system, timely diagnosis and treatment are vital to prevent long-term complications.
What is Hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is the result of an overactive thyroid gland releasing excessive thyroid hormones, which speed up metabolic processes. Also known as thyrotoxicosis, it can trigger symptoms like unintentional weight loss, palpitations, anxiety, and heat intolerance. Common causes include Graves’ disease (autoimmune), thyroid inflammation (thyroiditis), or overactive nodules (toxic nodular goiter). Accurate evaluation and treatment are essential to control symptoms and avoid serious health risks.
Can They Be Cured?
Neither hypothyroidism nor hyperthyroidism is usually “curable,” but both can be effectively managed.
- Hypothyroidism is treated with a daily dose of synthetic thyroxine (T4), which restores hormone balance and normal body function.
- Hyperthyroidism management depends on the underlying cause and may involve antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine therapy, or surgery to reduce hormone production.
With ongoing medical care and regular monitoring, most patients with thyroid disorders can live healthy, balanced lives.
What are the Nutritional Benefits of Kali mirch, Maghpeepal and Sauth?
Kali Mirch also known as Black pepper is prized not only for its flavor but also for its wide range of health benefits. Its key compound, piperine, provides antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and cholesterol-lowering effects. Research highlights its role in combating infections, reducing oxidative stress, and offering anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and neuroprotective benefits.
Maghpeepal is traditionally used for managing various ailments, including gastrointestinal disorders, heart diseases, constipation, mumps, boils, gynecological issues, fever, joint pain, respiratory conditions, skin problems, as well as oral, dental, and ear complaints. The tree exhibits diverse pharmacological properties such as analgesic, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, wound-healing, anti-amnesic, anti-acetylcholinesterase, and proteolytic activities.
Dry ginger powder, or Saunth, is prepared by cleaning fresh ginger, peeling it, thoroughly drying it (sun or mechanical), and grinding it into a fine powder. Packed with bioactive compounds such as gingerol, shogaols, zingiberene, and zingerone, it exhibits strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It also provides vitamin B6 and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and manganese, which support metabolism, electrolyte balance, and bone strength. Additionally, ginger aids digestion, helps relieve nausea, and may assist in regulating blood sugar, making it a beneficial component of a healthy diet.
Can Kali mirch, Maghpeepal and Sauth Cure Thyroid?
There is no scientific evidence that a combination of Kali Mirch (black pepper), Maghpeepal (long pepper), and Sauth (dry ginger) can cure thyroid disorders. Although they might support thyroid health, they cannot be considered alternatives to established medical treatments for thyroid conditions.
Black pepper has potential effects on thyroid activity. A study in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies found that piperine, the key compound in black pepper, may affect thyroid function. While initial findings suggest possible antithyroid activity, more research is needed to confirm its role and therapeutic potential.
Maghpeepal may play a beneficial role in managing hypothyroidism. According to Shrey Bhavin Shah et. al., it has been shown to effectively reduce the signs and symptoms of primary hypothyroidism and may also positively impact thyroid hormone levels.
Dry ginger has shown potential benefits in cases of hypothyroidism. Hamide Ashraf et. al.'s study showed that consuming 1000 mg of dry ginger powder daily significantly reduced symptoms in patients with primary hypothyroidism who were stable on hormone therapy.
Kali Mirch, Maghpeepal, and Sauth may offer some benefits for thyroid issues, but there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus to support this.
Dr. Jayaditya Ghosh, Consultant Endocrinologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad further added, "The user in the reel is not specifying whether it is hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism which is being treated by this formulation. But whether it is hyperthyroidism or hyperthyroidism, it is not related to this formulation because hyperthyroidism if he is talking about hyperthyroidism because at the last sentence he says that the thyroid is treated with supplementation. But hyperthyroidism is not caused by any infection. It is can be either a genetic problem.
It can be a autoimmune problem. or it can be because of some mutations. So, in this case there is no role of any infection. So, these things may have some anti-inflammatory property, but it cannot directly uh increase the thyroid hormone level which is lacking in a hypothyroid patient. Hyperthyroidism is just having a low hormone levels of thyroids which cannot be supplemented with this formulation.
So, the next claim that he made that there is a infection which is being cured from the root cause. So, in that case, hyperthyroidism sometimes may be because of thyroiditis because of secondary infection. So, in that case also, thyroiditis is something which is temporary and can be cured by supportive treatment. It does not require long-term treatment.
Graves disease which is hyperthyroidism which requires long-term treatment is a autoimmune disorder and it is not a infection as he claimed. So, whether it is hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, this cannot be completely cured by this. It has some anti-inflammatory role, but it is not related to the treatment of hypo or hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism, as I clearly said, is a deficiency of the thyroid hormone in the body.
So, this cannot be replaced with this formulation and hyperthyroidism. If it is by infection, it is only needs supportive treatment and does not require long-term treatment. If hyperthyroidism like graves disease because of autoimmune disease. It requires long-term treatment for 2 to 3 years. And after treatment, it can go into remission in 50 to 60% of the cases. In other 30 to 40% of the cases, it requires other long-term therapy."
Medical Dialogues Final Take
While Kali Mirch, Maghpeepal, and Sauth may support thyroid health, there is no credible scientific evidence or medical consensus that they can cure thyroid disorders. Thyroid diseases are complex and typically require evidence-based medical treatment. Claims of natural "cures" without solid evidence can be misleading and potentially harmful.
Hence, the claim is FALSE.
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