Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 4 (Oct-Dec 2009)
Id.No.30413
CriticalAnalysis of the
Concept of Asthi Kshaya vis-a-vis Osteoporosis
*
Sanjay M. Kadlimatti **
K. S. Maheshwari ***
H. M. Chandola
Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda,
Gujarat
Ayurved
University,
Jamnagar
Abstract:
‘AYURVEDA’, “THE SCIENCE OF LIFE” is a time tested treasure of
knowledge which explains human body as a congenial homeostasis
of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. The function of dhatus is dharana of
the Sharira. Among the dhatus, Asthi dhatu is blessed with the
function of sharira dharana. It gives shape to the body and
protects the vital organs. Equilibrium of dhatus is health and
their disequilibrium is disease. This disequilibrium may either
be increase or decrease. Asthi kshaya (decrease in bone tissue)
is a condition explained in Ayurveda, under the heading of
ashtadasha kshayas. In Asthi kshaya there is diminution of Asthi
dhatu. Similar to this, there is a condition known as
Osteoporosis in western medicine which means ‘Porous bones’ or
“the brittleness of the bones due to increased porosity from
loss of mineral substance” causing decrease in the bone tissue &
leading to increased risk of fractures. According to the
principles of Aashrayaashrayee bhava, Asthi dhatu is the seat of
Vata dosha and Asthi & Vata are inversely proportional to each
other regarding increase and decrease. Increase of Vata leads to
decrease of Asthi. Here, an effort is made to critically analyse
the concept of Asthi kshaya mentioned in Ayurveda with special
reference to Osteoporosis.
*
Ph.D. Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, I.P.G.T. & R.A.Email : drsanjay_charaka@yahoo.in
**
M.S. (Ortho), F. A. O. A. A. (Swiss) - Orthopedician, Maheshwari
Orthopedic Hospital, Jamnagar ***
Professor of Kayachikitsa & Dean-I.P.G.T. & R.A.
