Abstract

EFFECT OF LAKSHA GUGGULU AND MUKTA SHUKTI PISHTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOPENIA/ OSTEOPOROSIS W.S.R TO B.M.D AND S. CALCIUM

Dr. Brijesh Singh*, Dr. Gopikrishna B.J, Dr. P.Hemantha Kumar

ABSTRACT

Study design: A prospective study of 42 patients suffering from Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (age ranging from 45-65 years) treated by Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti. Place: S.D.M. College of Ayurveda and hospital Hassan – 573201 Duration: 84 days Objectives: To assess the efficacy of Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti in the management of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis. To assess the safety of Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti in the management of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis. Material and Methods: The 42 patients were selected randomly in the Out Patient Department. Results: Duration of 84 days treatment has provide significant result with a value of 15.35 % in BMD, 3.39 % improvement in serum calcium after the treatment of Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti. Conclusion: The Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti significantly (p<0.001) improved the Bone Mineral Density significantly (p<0.001) in patients of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis (Asthi Kshaya).

Keywords: Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Laksha Guggulu, Mukta Shukti Pishti, Lukewarm water.