Ayurvedic Treatment for Paget's Disease of Bone
Ayurveda and Paget's Disease
Ayurveda is an oldest system of healthcare that helps maintain overall health of the body. The word Ayurveda is made up of two words "Ayu" and "Veda". "Ayu" means life and "Veda" means knowledge or science. So Ayurveda means Science of life.
According to Ayurveda, there are three doshas of the body and they are Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha. Imbalance in any dosha of the body results in unhealthy functioning of the body. Paget's disease is due to imabalance in Vata dosha.
Paget's disease is the most common disease of the bones. It is an abnormal bone growth in which the bone tissue breaks down too fast and body speeds up the rebuilding process. The new bone formed is often weak and brittle. The Paget's disease is also known as Osteitis deformans.
What is the Cause of Paget's Disease?
The exact cause of the Paget's disease is not known but it is thought to be caused by the virus particle known as Paramyxovirus nucleocapsid. This virus particle is not found in normal bone but it has been identified within the bone cells of person with this type of disease.
What are the Different Types of Paget's Disease?
Depending on whether the bone formation process goes quickly or normally, Paget's disease can be classified as Active or Inactive Paget's disease.
1. Active Paget's disease:
This type of Paget's disease has three stages:
- Hot lytic stage - This is the starting stage of this disease which occurs when bone tissue is being quickly broken down. Bones are painful during this stage.
- Mixed stage - This stage occurs when bone tissue is being quickly broken down and quickly rebuilt as well.
- Cold (rebuilding stage) - This stage occurs when bone tissue is being quickly rebuilt.
2. Inactive Paget's disease:
It is a type of Paget's disease in which bone tissue is being broken down and rebuilt at a normal speed. This type of Paget's disease mostly occurs when you are taking medicines to slow down the bone growth.
What are the Complications of Paget's Disease?
Paget's disease can cause following complications:
- Osteoarthritis
- Fractures
- Nerve problems such as hearing loss, headache, vision problems, dizziness, trouble in keeping balance.
Other complications of Paget's disease are: Heart failure, blood cancer, kidney stones and hyperparathyroidism. These complications are rare.
What is the Effect of Paget's Disease on Entire Skeleton?
Paget's disease does not affect the entire skeleton. It may occur in one bone or in several bones. It can occur in any bone but it is common in pelvis, skull, spine and leg bones. The disease does not spread from one bone to another.
What is a Bone Scan Test?
Bone scan is a test that is done to find the damage to the bones. A Radioactive substance, called tracer, is injected into a vein in an arm during this scan test. This tracer then travels through the bloodstream and into the bones. A special camera then takes pictures of this tracer. Areas that absorb less or no amount of tracer appear as dark spots while the areas of bright spots denote the areas of fast bone growth. These bright or hot spots may indicate arthritis, fracture or an infection.
What is the Effect of Exercise and Diet on People with Paget's Disease?
Regular exercise is good for overall health of the body. Exercise is important for people with Paget's disease to maintain healthy bones as well as to avoid weight gain. Exercise helps to maintain mobility of joints. Calcium and vitamin D is important for people with Paget's disease as calcium keeps bones strong. Vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium by the body.
Herbal Remedies for Paget's Disease of Bone
Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal remedies like Yograj Guggul, Bone Support, Lakshadi Guggul, Boswellia Curcumin & Aamvatantak Churna for ayurvedic treatment of paget's disease of bone. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.
1. Yograj Guggul
It is herbal formulation by planet Ayurveda which is mixture of different herbs. The ingredients of yograj guggul are given below:
Main Ingredients:-
- Guggul (Commiphora mukul),
- Mustak (Cyperus rotundus),
- Chitrak Mool (Plumbago zeylanica),
- Amalaki (Emblica officinalis),
- Bhibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica),
- Haritaki (Terminalia chebula),
- Pippali (Piper longum),
- Ajwain (Carum copticum),
- Black pepper (Embelia ribes),
- Gokhsura (Tribulus terrestris),
- Black cumin (Nigella sativa),
- Ajamoda (Trachyspermum roxburghianum),
- Cuminum cyminum,
- Piper cubeba,
- Ela (Elettaria cardamomum),
- Pluchea lanceolata,
- Rock salt (Saindhav lavan)
- Coriander (Coriandrum sativum),
- Shunthi (Zingiber officinale),
- Marich (Piper nigrum),
- Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica),
- Vetiveria zizanioides,
- Abies webbiana,
- Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala
Benefits: It is used in various joint problems, chronic pains and swelling around joints. It has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, pain relieving property. It helps to remove toxins from body which are deposited around the joints.
Dose - 2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.
2. Bone Support
These are pure herbal capsules offered by planet Ayurveda which is mixture of different natural compounds. These are explained below:
- Shudh Laksha (Iaccifer lacca) - It is helpful in various bone related problems. It is highly rich in calcium.
- Suhanjana Beej (Moringa oliefera) - It is a rich source of natural calcium which is need of bones that keeps them strong and healthy. It is proven good for many bone disorders.
- Hadjod - It is wonderful Ayurvedic medicine called Cissus quadrangularis which is very useful in various bone diseases. It contains large amount of calcium which helps in management of symptoms associated with Paget's disease.
- Arjun (Termanalia arjuna) - It is very useful in bone strengthening and is also good for managing low bone density which is the main cause of many bone diseases.
- Praval pisti (Corrallium rubrum) - It helps in pacifying pitta and kapha. It is useful in many bone related problems because it is good source of calcium.
- Mukta - It is pearl calcium compound. It is natural source of calcium which is responsible for healthy bones.
Uses:-
- It provides natural calcium to bones.
- It is recommended in various diseases like osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and disease of bones.
- It helps in all kind of fractures.
Dose - 2 Capsules twice a day with water after meals.
3. Lakshadi Guggul
These are pure herbal capsules offered by planet Ayurveda which is mixture of different natural compounds. These are explained below:
- Laksha (Laccifer lacca)
- Asthisharinkhala (Cissus quadrangularis)
- Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
- Nagabala (Grewia populifolia)
- Shuddh guggulu (purified Commiphhora mukul)
Benefits - It has wonderful effects for joint disorders, broken bones, osteophytes removal, fractures, osteopenia, and low bone density.
Dose - 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.
4. Boswellia Curcumin
It is wonderful herbal formulation which contains Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa) which has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Shallaki (Boswellia serrate) - It is an herb which contains anti-inflammatory terpenoids called Boswellic acids. It is used in different inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis. It is helpful in preventing breakdown of tissues.
- Curcumin (Curcuma longa) - It has wide range of medicinal value and used in various herbal formulations. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. So it is used in various health complications.
Dose - 2 capsules twice daily, after meals with plain water.
5. Aamvatantak Churna
It is herbal powder which is mixture of various herbs which are listed below:
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
- Methi (Trigonella foenum graecum)
- Suranjaan (Colchicum automnale)
- Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus)
- Haridra (Curcuma longa)
- Sonth (Zingiber officinale)
Benefits - It helps to maintain overall health. It is helpful in joint pains, inflammation of joints
Dose - 1 teaspoonful twice daily, after meals with plain water or Aloe vera juice or Kumari Saar.
Diet and Lifestyle
- Increase calcium intake.
- Take vitamin D rich diet like mushrooms, eggs etc.
- Light exercise like yoga and flexibility practice is helpful in Paget's disease.
