9410. Thyroid

Nomenclature

Tiroidina; Thyradin; Thyrocrine (Lemmon).

Description and references

Thyroid gland of domesticated animals that are used as food by man, freed from connective tissue and fat, dried and powdered. Contains not less than 0.17% and not over 0.23% iodine in thyroid combination. 1 part 5 parts fresh gland. Chemistry and physiology: Rawson et al., The Hormones vol. III (Academic Press, New York, 1955) pp 433-519.

Properties

Yellowish powder; slight meat-like odor; saline taste.

Therapeutic Category

Thyroid hormone.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

In myxedema. Has been used in obesity, renal insufficiency, chronic skin conditions and to increase spermatogenesis, libido, lactation.

Keywords

Antihypothyroid; Thyroid Hormone