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Recommended Herbs for Severe Osteoporosis
Orthopedic Disorders
Consultation #50645
136 days ago
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Recommended Herbs for Severe Osteoporosis - #50645

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Which herbs are recommended for severe osteoporosis? My mother is vegetarian/vegan diet for the last 37 years and taking Fosamax since 2024, when she had pelvic fracture. Her T-score of the spine (L1-L4) is -4.1. Left femoral neck is -2.1 and Left total hip is -1.2. Left Forearm T-score is -2.5.

How long has your mother been taking Fosamax?:

- 1 to 2 years

Has she experienced any side effects from Fosamax?:

- Not sure

What is her current level of physical activity?:

- Moderately active
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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
136 days ago
5

Diagnosis : Asthi-kshaya, Vata vriddhi Modern Correlation: Severe Osteoporosis —Internal Medicines 1) Tab. Lakshadi Guggulu 2 tablets Twice daily after food with warm water Duration: 3 months 2)Cap. Ashwagandha 500 mg Twice daily after meals 3)Praval Pishti 250 mg Twice daily with honey or warm water 4)Godanti Bhasma 250 mg Once daily 5)Hadjod Capsule 500 mg Twice daily ----Rasayana Support (After 6–8 Weeks) ----External Therapy - Mahanarayan Taila Abhyanga Daily local massage over spine & hips Followed by mild fomentation — Panchakarma (If feasible) Matra Basti (medicated oil enema) 7–14 days Best for Vata-related bone loss Should be done under supervision. — Pathya (Diet Advice – VERY Important) Because she is vegan for 37 years: - Increase protein intake -Sesame seeds (til) daily -Almonds soaked - Ragi (finger millet) - Fortified plant milk - Sun exposure 15–20 min Avoid: Excess dry foods Excess raw salads Cold foods Excess caffeine — Important -Do NOT stop Fosamax without consulting her physician. -----Monitor: Vitamin D B12 Serum calcium ----Severe osteoporosis (–4.1 spine) may require bone-building modern therapy alongside Ayurveda.

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
136 days ago
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severe osteoporosis (Spine T-score -4.1). Since she already had a fracture and is on Fosamax, she should continue her doctor’s treatment. Lakshadi Guggulu Best for bone healing & strengthening 500 mg–1 g twice daily with warm milk (or almond milk) Asthi Shrinkhala Improves bone density & fracture recovery 500 mg twice daily after food Ashwagandha Improves bone formation & strength 500 mg at night with warm milk Praval Pishti or Mukta Shukti (natural calcium source) 250 mg twice daily after meals Diet Since she is vegan/vegetarian long-term Sesame seeds (til) daily Ragi (finger millet) Almonds (soaked) Drumstick leaves Sunlight exposure 20 minutes daily (Vitamin D) Gentle weight-bearing exercise (walking) Avoid excessive fasting

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