A REVIEW ARTICLE ON EFFICACY OF ASTHISHRINKALA GHRIT MATRA BASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ASTHI-MAJJA KSHAYA W.S.R. TO OSTEOPOROSIS

Abstract

OSTEOPOROSIS- is a complaint of the cadaverous system that's characterized by deterioration of bone tissue, along with a drop in bone strength and — to a lower degree — bones density. The term osteoporosis describes a condition inside the bones in which large porous areas develop substantially in bone, weakening the bone structure.  Osteoporosis in Ayurveda is known as Asthi- Majjakshaya. Asthi- Majjakshaya isn't actually named as a separate complaint reality, but rather as one of several consequences which can crop as a result of Dhatu- Kshaya.  It has been reported that 61 million people in India have osteoporosis and, out of these, 80 percent are women. The peak incidence of osteoporosis in India occurs 10–20 years earlier than in Western countries, which impinges harshly on the health and economic resources. Conventional medications are often effective for symptomatic relief only. However this provides much scope to Ayurveda, which aims at treatment as well as disease prevention. It can be considered as a disease characterized by localization of vitiated Vata in Asthi Dhatu i.e.; ‘Asthigata Vata’ resulting in Asthi Kshaya. Vata Kopa and Asthikshaya can result in osteoporosis. Condition can be managed in Ayurveda adopting Asthigata Vata Chikitsa, Asthikshaya chikitsa, Bhagna chikitsa and usage of drugs with Brimhana, Rasayana and Vata Hara property.  As in  Asthipradoshaja  Vikara  Chikitsa indication of Panchakarma,  especially  Vasthis  with  Ksheera  and Ghrita processed with Tikta dravyas are given and we have used  Asthishrinkhala Ghrit Matra Vasti in our study.

Keywords- Asthigata Vata Chikitsa, Asthi Kshaya, Asthishrinkhala Ghrit Matra Vasti, Asthi- Majjakshaya