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REVIEW ARTICLE ON THE CLINICAL EFFECT OF SHATAVARI TAILA NASYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF POST MENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS

Dr. Nitika Prasad* and Dr. Rachna Nigam

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Abstract

According to WHO, “Osteoporosis is defined as the progressive systemic skeletal disease, characterized by low bone mass and architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility cause imbalance in bone resorption and remodelling which leads to accelerated bone loss due to low estrogen levels”.[1] Reduced production of estradiol, the most active form of estrogen as well as increased levels of FSH and decreased levels of inhibin are observed in menopause. According to Ayurveda, Osteoporosis is clinically considered under Asthikshaya and Menopause is described as Rajonivrutti. According to Acharya Sushruta it can be considered under Swabhav Pravritta Vyadhi. Asthikshaya is the one described by Acharya Charak under 18 types of kshaya in which there is kshaya of Asthi Dhatu.[2] Shatavari has long been used as an Ayurvedic herb for women’s health due to its estogenic properties.[3] Here the considered route of drug administration is nose, according to the contextual reference, nose is considered as a passage to brain. In the treatment regarding estradiol deficiency Nasya Karma is being suggested. As Acharya Charak has mentioned that “Nasa Hi Shiraso Dwaram”So,[4] in this therapy drug is being administered through nose either in the form of Ghee, Oil, Liquid, Powder or Smoke. Acharya Charak has also mentioned five types of Nasya Karma Navana, Avapeedan, Dhamapan, Dhuma, Pratimarsha. Here, Shatavari Taila Nasya Karma is being considered under Navana Nasya.

Keywords: Asthikshaya, Osteoporosis, Shatavari Taila Nasya, Nasya Karmass.