A Comparative Clinical Study of Varatika Bhasma and Abha Guggulu in the Management oF Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is defined as a reduction in the strength of bone that leads to an increased risk of fractures. Loss of bone tissue is associated with deterioration in skeletal micro-architecture. condition is particularly common in elderly people and more frequent in postmenopausal women. World Health Organization defines osteoporosis as “A disease characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk.In osteoporosis, there is a long latent period before clinical symptoms develop. The most prevalent complications are fractures of vertebral bodies, ribs, proximal femur, humerus, and distal radius with minimal trauma. Varatika Bhasma is mentioned in Bhaishjya Ratnavali in Bhagna Roga Adhikara.Varatika Bhasma (Cypraea moneta Linn) is Katu Rasa, Rooksha-Tikshna Guna, Ushna Virya, KatuVipaka, and Vatahara.   A**bha Guggulu is mentioned in Bhaishjya Ratnavali in Bhagna Adhikara.Ingredients of Abha Guggulu- Babul, Haritaki, Vibhitaki, Amalaki, Maricha, Pippali, Sunthi, Guggulu, Ghrita**Abha Guggulu is the predominance of Katu rasa, Laghu-Ruksha-Tikshna Guna, Ushana virya, Madhura Vipaka, and Karma are Vatahara, Rasayana, Vayahsthapana.