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.
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