CORRELATION OF VATA PRAKRITI AND ASTHI- MAJJA DHATUKSHAYS WITH REFERENCE OF ASTHI SOSHIRYA (OSTEOPOROSIS)

Abstract

Tridosha and Dhatu are the fundamental aspects of Ayurveda, which preserves the body's balance. Majja Dhatu is essential one amongst the other Dhatus, which is situated in the bone. Asthi Dhatu is closely linked to Vata Dosha through the principle of Ashraya-Ashrayi Bhava according to Ayurvedic traditions. The degeneration of this tissues means Asthi Kshaya is caused by an increase in Vata Dosha. Similarly the pathophysiology of Majja Kshaya results from the imbalances brought on by vitiated Vata Dosha. Asthi Saushirya and Asthi Daurbalya are clinical characteristics of Majja Kshaya that correlate with contemporary disorders including osteoporosis and decreased bone density. Asthi Kshaya, or bone tissue loss, occurs primarily through two main mechanisms. The first is due to a deficiency of essential nutrients required for bone nourishment, often resulting from malnutrition or heightened catabolic activity associated with aggravated Vata Dosha. The Vata-aggravating dietary and lifestyle habits may triggers pathogenesis of Asthi Dhatu and Majja Kshaya leading to the Asthi Soshirya. This paper examines correlation of Vata Prakriti and Asthi-Majja Dhatukshays with reference of Asthi Soshirya (Osteoporosis).