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CLINICAL EVALUATION OF LAKSHA GUGGULU AND MUKTA SHUKTI PISHTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOPENIA/ OSTEOPOROSIS

Dr. Brijesh Singh*, Dr. Gopikrishna B.J, Dr. P.Hemantha Kumar

Abstract

Study design: A prospective study of 42 patients suffering from Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (age ranging from 45-65 years) treated by Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti. Place: S.D.M. College of Ayurveda and hospital Hassan – 573201. Duration: 84 days. Objectives: To assess the efficacy of Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti in the management of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis. To assess the safety of Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti in the management of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis. Material and Methods: The 42 patients were selected randomly in the Out Patient Department. Results: Duration of 84 days treatment has provide significant result with a value of 44.22 % improvement in pain, 31.79 % in activity of daily living, 23.42 % in job around the house, 15.93 % in mobility, 11.99 % improvement seen in leisure social activity, 40.81 % in general health, 16.37 % in mental function and 3.39 % improvement in serum calcium after the treatment of Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti. Conclusion: The Laksha Guggulu and Mukta Shukti Pishti significantly (p

Keywords: Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Laksha Guggulu, Mukta Shukti Pishti, Lukewarm water.