Correspondence Address:
Prof Dr.Divya Ramugade M.S.Ph.D.(Sch.) Professor and HOD, Dept. of Prasuti and streerog D Y Patil School of Ayurved, Nerul, Navi Mumbai Email: dramugade645@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance: 2021-08-20
Date of Publication:2021-09-10
Article-ID:IJIM_91_09_21 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: None Declared
How To Cite This Article: Ramugade D, Shintre A. Concept and management of Asthikshaya in Rajonivruttikala (Menopausal Osteoporosis) in Ayurveda. Int. J Ind. Med. 2021;2(8):36-45
Background : Menopause is inevitable. Ayurveda describes menopause as Rajonivrutti and it is a part of ageing process (jaravastha).There is anuloma kshaya in Jaravastha Where Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda Asthi, Majja and Shukra dhatu start depleting. Asthikshaya in menopausal women is of concern as this may lead to fractures. Ayurvedic management of menopausal Asthikshaya is based on bringing homeostasis of vata, pitta and kahpa dosha . This paper is an attempt to concise ayurvedic management in menopausal osteoporosis. Objective : To elaborate concept of Asthikshaya in Rajonivrutti (menopausal osteoporosis) in Ayurveda and the treatment modalities. Review methods : This paper describes and appraises the ancient literature as well as overviews and discusses , critiques previous work done by researchers on different ayurvedic herbs. Conclusion: Menopausal osteoporosis is emerging as one of the major public health issues. Postmenopausal women are susceptible to primary osteoporosis since osteoporosis is closely related to estrogen deficiency. Ayurveda offers comprehensive approach to the condition. This paper elaborates trisutra therapy offered by Ayurveda ahara (Diet and nutrition),Vihara( Lifestyle changes) and aushadhi ( Medicines and panchakarma).
Keywords: Postmenopausal osteoarthritis, Ayurveda , rajonivrutti, asthikshaya
