Category: Arthritis / Bone / Joint Health

July 18, 2023

Ayurvedic Treatment for Osteogenesis Imperfecta / Brittle Bone Disease

ABSTRACT

Osteogenesis Imperfecta is an inherited disorder of Type I collagen. It is a rare disorder. It is also called Brittle Bone Disease because bones get easily fractured. Due to the lack of type I collagen there is difficulty in making connective tissue that makes bones. Collagen provides mechanical strength to bones. As a result of genetic defects, there is inhibition in the production of collagen that results in Osteogenesis imperfecta. Osteogenesis Imperfecta is characterized by weak bones which can break easily. Let’s discuss it in detail!

Osteogenesis Imperfecta/Brittle Bone Disease

INTRODUCTION

Osteogenesis imperfecta is an inherited disorder that means imperfect bone formation. It is grouped under heterogeneous genetic disorders. A person with osteogenesis imperfecta has more risk of multiple fractures throughout their lifetime. Infants born with OI have difficulty in making connective tissue due to a lack of type I collagen. Based on patterns of inheritance and clinical symptoms, it is divided into 4 types. Osteogenesis imperfecta Type I shows mild or late fractures whereas Osteogenesis Type II shows perinatal fractures which are fatal. A person with Osteogenesis Type III shows bone deformity with fractures (severe) and in Type IV bones are brittle and short stature can be seen. Out of these Osteogenesis imperfecta Type I is the most commonest type. Management of Osteogenesis imperfecta involves strengthening of bones and pain management.

CAUSES

Genetic mutation

Mutations in the genes coding for pro alpha 1 collagen chain located on chromosome 17 and pro alpha 2 collagen chains located on chromosome 7.

SYMPTOMS

  • Brittle bones/Bone fractures
  • Bone deformity
  • Scoliosis
  • Brittle teeth
  • Deformed teeth (Dentinogenesis imperfecta)
  • Hearing loss
  • Short stature
  • Blue sclerae (Bluish discoloration of the white part of the eye)

DIAGNOSIS

  • Genetic testing: Done to detect OI before birth
  • Blood test
  • Bone density test

AYURVEDIC OVERVIEW

According to Ayurveda, Osteogenesis imperfecta is caused due to Bija Dushti (abnormal sperm and ovum). It comes under Sahaj or Kulaj Roga(Hereditary disorder). Bija dushti along with the uterine factors, diet, and lifestyle of the mother is responsible for the vitiation of Vata dosha. This vitiated vata is responsible for asthi kshaya (Decrease in bone mass) causing abnormality in bones and leading to weak bones. In OI bones are very weak and can get broken very easily. Vitiated Vata also results in Kubja (Scoliosis), hearing loss, bluish discoloration of eyes, weaker and poor developing teeth. In Ayurveda, Osteogenesis imperfecta is managed with herbs that help in pacifying Vata dosha and strengthens bones to avoid fractures.

TREATMENT

Management of Osteogenesis imperfecta involves the use of Rasayan (Rejuvenating medicines), Balya aushadi (Strengthening herbs) and abhyanga (Massage) in order to strengthen bones.

Rasayan

It includes Gnadhak Rasayan, Mukta shukti, Makardhwaja etc.

Balya aushadi

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis) etc.

Abhyanga (Massage)

Oil massage should be done with Dhanwantharam thailam, Chakra thailam, Ksheerabala thailam etc.

Herbal Remedy for Osteogenesis Imperfecta by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides the best combination of effective herbal remedies for the management of Osteogenesis imperfecta. For natural and herbal treatment always look for natural products which contain pure extracts and are formulated under GMP guidelines. Planet Ayurveda products are scientific and certified. They are free from any chemicals, additives, and preservatives. Planet Ayurveda products are formulated by MD Doctors and are 100% natural, pure, and free from side effects. Planet Ayurveda offers the following herbal remedies for the management of Osteogenesis imperfecta.

PRODUCTS List

  1. Lakshadi Guggul
  2. Bone Support
  3. Cissus Power
  4. Boswellia Curcumin
  5. Gandhak Rasayan
  6. Arjun Ghrit

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Lakshadi Guggul

Lakshado guggul is a herbal formulation that contains Laksha (Laccifer lacca), Asthisamharaka (Cissus quadrangularis), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and many other herbs. Laksha is Kapha and Pitta Shamak (balances Kapha and Pitta dosha). It is exclusively used in chest injuries. It is helpful in preventing bone degeneration and promotes the healing of bone fractures. Guggul balances all three doshas and reduces bone pain.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.

2. Bone Support

Bone support is a wonderful formulation that contains Shudh Laksha (Laccifer lacca), Suhanjana beej (Moringa oleifera), Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) and various other herbs. Suhanjana beej in this formulation is a rich source of calcium. This herbal formulation helps in the formation of new bone cells and heals bone fractures. Hadjod is responsible for restoring bone mass and promoting collagen formation.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily, after meals with plain water.

3. Cissus Power Capsule

Cissus Power capsule is a herbal formulation that contains Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis). Hadjod is known for its Bhagan Sandhanakara (healing fractures), and balya (strengthening) properties. It is vata and kapha shamak (Pacifies Vata and Kapha) and ushna (hot) in potency. It also improves appetite, resolves indigestion and regulates bowel movements.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily, with plain water after meals.

4. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia curcumin is a herbal formulation that contains Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This extract helps in pacifying Vata dosha. Shalaki balances Kapha and Pitta.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily, after meals with plain water.

5. Gandhak Rasayan

Gandhak Rasayan is a herbal formulation that contains Shuddha Gandhak (Purified sulphur). It acts as a rasayan and helps in the formation of healthy bone cells. It provides relief from bone pain and brittle bones associated with OI. It is used in a wide range of bone problems.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.

6. Arjun Ghrit

Arjun Ghrit is an Ayurvedic formulation that contains Arjuna swarasa (Terminalia arjuna juice), Arjuna Kalka (Terminalia arjuna paste) and cow ghee. Arjuna is a good source of calcium. According to Acharya Chakrapanidutta, arjuna helps in healing fractures. Arjuna ghrita is also responsible for strengthening heart muscles and improving blood circulation to bones.

Dosage: ½ tablespoon twice with warm milk or water.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 9915-593-604

CONCLUSION

Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare condition that causes weak bones as a result of genetic mutations. Type I collagen which is a major component of bone is produced in poor quality resulting in fragile bones that break easily. In Ayurveda, it is co-related with vata imbalance that results in Asthi kshaya (Decrease in bone mass). Ayurveda takes a holistic approach with herbs that help in balancing Vata and strengthens bones in order to manage Osteogenesis imperfecta.

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July 5, 2023

Fibromyalgia Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Management

fibromyalgia

Abstract

The muscular system is our main functionary system that helps in body movements and other important body functions. Abnormalities of muscles are very painful and harder to deal with. Fibromyalgia is one such disease that occurs in body muscles. This disease hampers multiple body systems including the central nervous system. It occurs more commonly among people of 30 to 5 years of age, predominantly in women. Various causative factors cause fibromyalgia and cause numerous abnormal symptoms that will be detailed in this article. In the end, we will discuss complete side effect-free ayurvedic management for fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia

Introduction

Fibromyalgia is a painful condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, in which a person becomes highly sensitive to touch. Along with pain-like symptoms, the person also gets prone to more abnormal body symptoms and also some brain-related disorders that cause cognitive behavior occurrences. Chronic pain and fatigue in this disease can be very problematic to deal with. It can hamper the quality of life of an individual. The main and most common symptom of fibromyalgia is pain that can be mild to extremely severe. The pain at first starts with mild pressure that can last up to three months. Proper treatment must be initiated during this period. The pain is dull in some body areas while is more severe in other sensitive body areas.

Ayurvedic Aspect

According to Ayurveda pain is the main symptom of an aggravated and imbalanced body Vata dosha. Fibromyalgia is caused due to aggravated vata dosha along with imbalanced Pitta and Kapha dosha. These doshas cause other body and mental abnormalities. The body’s energies need to be balanced to manage the vikrit symptoms of the body. Various ayurvedic medicines are offered to reach that sustainability. Abhyanga (massage therapy), panchakarma therapies, and many other Ayurveda therapies altogether according to the person’s symptoms are advised to manage the growing abnormal symptoms of such diseases.

Causes

The main cause for the occurrence of fibromyalgia is not known. While some factors known to cause fibromyalgia are

  • Genetic factors
  • Environmental factors
  • Psychological abnormalities

Symptoms

Common symptoms of fibromyalgia are

  • Pain (Main symptom)
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Cognitive difficulties
  • Muscles stiffness
  • Joints stiffness
  • Bloating
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Urine related problems
  • Sensitivity to touch and pressure

Diagnosis

Fibromyalgia is clearly diagnosed based on the symptoms, which are evaluated through

  • Physical examination
  • Touch sensitivity
  • Medical history
  • Blood tests

Treatment

The treatment for fibromyalgia includes

Medications used are as follows

  • Analgesics
  • Anti-depressants
  • Anti-convulsants
  • Muscle relaxants
  • Physical therapy
  • Cognitive behavior therapy
  • Exercise
  • Sleep therapy
  • Relaxation techniques

But, these modern medicines have huge adverse effects if are used constantly for some time. To avoid those side effects, you must have a great option that is been fulfilled by herbal treatment offered by Planet Ayurveda. The details of the Company and its success is detailed below.

Herbal remedies for Fibromyalgia by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda prepares various Ayurvedic medicines that are purely herbal based and do not contain any chemical. These medicines are 100% pure and are indicated by many professional doctors to achieve wellness. The certain levels of high success rates of Ayurvedic medicines manufactured by Planet Ayurveda are constantly increasing every year. The medicines prepared and recommended for the management of fibromyalgia are

Product List

  1. Joint Aid Plus
  2. Aamvatantak Churna
  3. Stress Support
  4. Boswellia Curcumin
  5. Shatavari Ghrit

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Product Description

1. Joint Aid Plus

This effective herbal remedy contains extracts of herbs such as Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Sonth (Zingiber officinalis), etc. These capsules keep the vatadi dosha balanced and are an effective supplement. It cures pain and inflammation of the muscles near the joints or the effective area anywhere in the body. The medicine is very helpful in chronic painful joint deformities related to muscular inflammation.

Dosage- Take two capsules twice daily.

2. Aamvatantak Churna

Aam dosha is the main cause of the occurrence of maximum body disease according to Ayurveda texts. Thus excretion of Aam dosha from the body must be the main priority to treat any disease, especially related joints, and muscles. This herbal churna contains herbs such as- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Suranjaan (Colchium automnale), Methi (Trigonella foenum graecum), etc. These herbs will balance pitta dosha, and digestive fire and will eliminate aam toxins from the body that will help a lot to manage the abnormal symptoms of fibromyalgia disease.

Dosage- Take 1 teaspoon of churna twice a day.

3. Stress Support

Extreme pain and tenderness in fibromyalgia will cause hindrance in normal sound sleep of the patient. This will increase tension and stress in the human which can extra aggravate vata dosha. This can be well managed with ayurvedic stress support capsules that contain extracts of wonderful herbs Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Tagar (Valeriana wallichii), and Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri).

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily.

4. Boswellia Curcumin

These ayurvedic capsules are most effective in treating inflammatory conditions. These capsules will manage the pain in the body due to the presence of Boswellia and Curcumin as herbs. The anti-inflammatory effects of these herbs are long-lasting that can permanently cure pain and help the body recover faster.

Dosage- Take 2 capsules twice daily.

5. Shatavari Ghrit

This ayurvedic medicine is very effective in strengthening the overall immunity of the human body. The immunity will in return ease the painful inflammatory symptoms of the disease. The ghrit is prepared with a mixture of wonderful ayurvedic herbs including- Jeevak (Microstylis muscifera), Meda (Polygonatum cirrhifolium), Kshir kakoli (Fritillaria roylei), Mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus), Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa), etc. These herbs along with cow milk are processed in cow ghee to prepare this medicated ghrit.

Dosage- Take ½ teaspoon of ghrit twice a day.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4030 (India), +91-172-521-4030 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 9915-593-604

Conclusion

Thus, it is concluded that Planet Ayurveda offers great side-effect-free treatment for the quick management of fibromyalgia. The Ayurvedic treatment proves to increase the quality of life of a person dealing with this painful disease. To have an experience with Ayurveda remedies, book your appointments on www.planetayurveda.com

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