Ask Ayurveda

FREE! Ask Ayurvedic Doctors 24/7

Get expert answers from certified doctors anytime

Fast responses
1000+ verified doctors
/
/
/
Recommended Herbs for Severe Osteoporosis
Orthopedic Disorders
Question #50645
41 days ago
325

Recommended Herbs for Severe Osteoporosis - #50645

Client_a0e8f8

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
FREE
Question is closed

Doctor-recommended remedies for this condition

58 Doctors recommend

Doctors' responses

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.

12130 answered questions
31% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies

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

14340 answered questions
36% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies

About our doctors

Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


Best Thailam for Persistent Frozen Shoulder
How to treat painful stiff toe due to Hallux Rigidus with gallstones and hepatitis?
Post-TKR Pain and Osteopenia Concerns
Seeking Non-Surgical Solutions for Disc Bulging and Stenosis
Seeking Advice for Osteoarthritis Management
How to treat persistent heel pain after 5 months of allopathy and physiotherapy?
How can I reduce swelling on my thigh after hip inflammation?
Managing Sciatic Nerve Pain and Pilonidal Cyst Recurrence
Best Ayurvedic Oil for Hip Tendon Inflammation After Hip Replacement
Pain and Numbness in Right Hand Thumb
Seeking Guidance for Osteoarthritis and Related Conditions
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Sciatica Pain
What is causing my recurrent lower back pain and swelling at age 50?
Can Cartilage Regrow in My Thumb Joint?
Concerns About Foot and Leg Alignment
How to Take Capsules Brought from Thailand?
Seeking Treatment for Joint Pain and Swelling
How to treat osteoarthritis and varicose veins after 10 years of suffering?
What are the best Ayurvedic remedies for tennis elbow and whole body pain when Mahayograj Guggulu and Vatachintamani Ras don't help?
Natural Remedies for Hip Pain and Cartilage Repair
How to manage chronic pain and tightness in knees for a 75-year-old with Pitta/Vata constitution?
Seeking Ayurvedic Guidance for Joint Pain and Swelling
Knee and Thigh Stiffness and Pain
How to treat spinal AVM in my mother who has leg pain and cannot move her legs?
Seeking Herbal Remedies for My Father's Knee Pain
How to relieve severe calf pain when standing or walking for a few minutes at age 58?
Seeking Relief for Sciatica Pain and Bulging Disc
Can I fix neck and shoulder pain with Ayurveda after losing gum and taking painkillers?
Seeking Treatment for Sudden Left Knee Pain
Nerve and Joint Pain in Hands and Feet
Home Remedies for Sciatica Pain in a 75-Year-Old
Seeking Relief for Sciatic Nerve Pain and Activity Limitations
Will My Sacrolitis Take Long to Heal?
Managing Sciatica and Hip Tendinitis with Thyroid Issues
Seeking Relief for Persistent Muscle Pain in Leg
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Pain
Seeking Relief from Muscle Tears and Nerve Pain
How to treat LS vertebrae injury and soft tissue injuries with Ashwagandha, ghee, and honey?
Back of Knee Pain After Long Hours of Standing
Can Kottamchukkadi Thailam or Sahacharadi oil help with my knee joint pain?
Persistent Pain in Right Hand Thumb
Managing Knee Pain and Spondylitis in a 65-Year-Old
How to treat severe knee pain for 20 days without surgery?
My Mom's Foot Pain and Long-term Stomach Issues
What to do for knee and leg pain, including pelvis discomfort?
Seeking Ayurvedic Remedies for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Seeking Relief from Severe Joint Pains and Inflammation
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Joint
What can I take for sciatica pain radiating from my hip to my lower leg?
Home Remedies for Blackened Nail After Thumb Injury
Seeking Help for Mother's Sciatica and Joint Pain
Seeking Relief from Sciatica Pain with Sahacharadi Kwath
How to treat ongoing lower back pain that started after long hours on a laptop?
Weakness and Pain in Right Side of the Body
How to treat shoulder pain and limited movement in a 50-year-old woman with cervical issues and osteoporosis?
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment and Yoga for Sciatica
Knee Pain and Possible Varicose or Sciatic Nerve Issues
Seeking Relief from Muscle Tears and Cervical Neuralgia
Seeking Relief from Spinal and Joint Pain with Insomnia
Natural Home Treatment for Knee Inflammation and Osteoarthritis
Help for Disc Bulge and Mobility Issues
Gradual Weakness and Thinness in Hands with Occasional Pain
Seeking Ayurvedic Advice for Knee Pain After Excessive Walking
Knee and Foot Pain with Swelling and Knots
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for L4, L5, and S1 Pain
How to treat arthritis pain in hands and legs after 8 years of suffering at age 45?
No Improvement in Joint Pain and Arthritis After 3 Months of Medication
Understanding My Arthritis Inflammation and Pain
What is the best Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain and severe leg cramps at night while taking magnesium supplements?
What Ayurvedic tablets or oils can my 69-year-old mother use for severe neck pain, stiff nerves, and bone density loss?
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
Seeking Non-Surgical Treatments for Disc Bulging and Stenosis
What is the best tablet for managing arthritis symptoms and keeping joints flexible?
Can I take Vishtinduk Vati for sciatica pain if I am diabetic?
Best Tailam for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
Inflammation in Hips and Dosage Inquiry
Advice on Treating Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
Height Decrease After Vertebroplasty
How to treat severe back pain effectively?
Using Yogaraj Guggulu for Sciatica Pain Relief
Seeking Help for Long-term Disc Issues and Pain
Seeking Treatment and Diet Advice for Ankylosing Spondylitis
How to treat spinal stenosis in a 75-year-old male with numbness in both feet?
Concerns About Post-Vertebroplasty Symptoms
What is causing severe calf pain when walking or standing for a few minutes at age 58?
What Ayurvedic medicine can help relieve pain from cervical and slipped disc issues?
Seeking Guidance on Managing Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
Help for Severe Knee and Muscle Pain
How to treat severe calf pain in my right leg that's been ongoing for 10 months?
Seeking Non-Surgical Relief for Lumbar Disc Bulge
Bone Spur in Shoulder: Seeking Alternatives to Joint Replacement
Can Marma Chikitsa Cure My Osteoarthritis?
How to relieve and strengthen my leg muscles that hurt after standing or walking for a few minutes?
Seeking Ayurvedic Advice for Knee Pain
Can I use Pain Niwaran Churna for my leg and hip pain?
Seeking Herbal Remedies for My Son's Fractured Small Finger
How to treat my wife's knee osteoarthritis that has caused severe pain and limited movement for 6 years?
Should I Continue Treatment for Sacral Joint Pain?
My wife has Rheumatoid Arthritis and constant swelling
Seeking Solutions for Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Repair

Doctors online

Latest reviews

Shelby
13 hours ago
Thank you for the advice! Finally feels like I’m on the right track with clear steps to follow. Gonna give it a shot! 👍
Thank you for the advice! Finally feels like I’m on the right track with clear steps to follow. Gonna give it a shot! 👍
Ava
16 hours ago
Finally got a straightforward answer! Appreciate the honesty. Will def look into a consultation now. Thanks Doc!
Finally got a straightforward answer! Appreciate the honesty. Will def look into a consultation now. Thanks Doc!
Landon
16 hours ago
Really appreciate the straight-up answer! Cleared up my doubts and saved me a ton of stress. Thanks for keeping it honest and helpful! 🙌
Really appreciate the straight-up answer! Cleared up my doubts and saved me a ton of stress. Thanks for keeping it honest and helpful! 🙌
Walker
17 hours ago
This answer was super helpful, really cleared things up for me. Appreciate the detailed advice on what foods to give my son and avoid. Thanks!
This answer was super helpful, really cleared things up for me. Appreciate the detailed advice on what foods to give my son and avoid. Thanks!