Herbal Remedies For Paget’s Disease

Paget’s disease is a bone disorder which is caused due to irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue. It is the second most common metabolic disorder after osteoporosis. In this disorder, the body’s normal cycling process is affected in which the new bone tissue gradually replaces the old bone tissue. It can also cause the affected bones to become fragile. It commonly occurs in the skull, pelvis, spine, and legs.

In this disorder, the body generates new bone faster than the normal. The rapid development of new bone results in weaker and softer bone than the normal which can lead to bone pain, deformities and fractures.

What are the symptoms of Paget’s Disease?

There are no specific symptoms of Paget’s disease.

In general, the symptoms of Paget’s Disease are

• Pain
• Broken bones
• Enlarged bones
• Damaged cartilage in joints.

The signs and symptoms of Paget’s Disease depends upon affected body part such as

1. In skull: An overgrowth of the bone in skull results in headache and hearing loss.
2. Pelvis: If there is an overgrowth of bone in the pelvic region, it results in hip pain.
3. Leg: The enlarged bones in the legs cause extra stress on the nearby joints which can cause osteoarthritis in the knee.
4. Spine: If the spine is affected by Paget’s Disease, it results in the compression of nerve roots which can cause pain, tingling sensation or numbness in arm or leg.

What is the Cause of Paget’s Disease According to Ayurveda?

In Ayurveda, this condition can be correlated with “Asthikashaya” which is associated with Vata dosha. Asthi (bone) and Vata disorder are reciprocal to each other. Anything that causes Vata aggravation will bring degenerative changes in bone tissue as well. The cause of this disorder is the breakdown in the metabolism of Saptadhatus and there is vitiation of Saptadhatus, including asthi dhatu along with there is an imbalance in Maha Sukshama Srota which leads to the impairment of functional circulation of Prana, Tejas and Ojas. So, there is a breakdown in the regeneration metabolism of Asthi Dhatus.

What is the Ayurvedic Treatment for Paget’s Disease?

The line of Ayurvedic treatment for Paget’s Disease includes the regularization of the deposition and breakdown of the bone tissue, providing relief in bone pain and neurological issues associated with it, prescription of tikta rasa herbs which help in the formation of Samyak Asthi Dhatu as tikta rasa can reach the subtle parts of the body and can act at the level of bony tissue and to protect the vital organs and to prevent the long term complications of joints.

What is the Treatment of Paget’s Disease by Planet Ayurveda?

Planet Ayurveda offers effective herbal remedies for Paget’s disease which are prepared using the best quality herbs and by strictly following the principles of Ayurveda. All herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100% pure, natural and vegetarian.

Herbal Remedies for Paget’s Disease by Planet Ayurveda are

1. Yograj Guggul
2. Bone Support Capsules
3. Lakshadi Guggul
4. Boswellia Curcumin Capsules
5. Aamvatantak Churna

1. Yograj Guggul

Yograj Guggul is a classical herbal medicine used for pacifying Vata Dosha. The aggravation of Vata dosha is the cause of Paget’s disorder. It is an ayurvedic formulation prepared by using 28 herbs with guggulu being the main ingredient. It has analgesic properties. It is useful in maintaining the health of bones and joints.

Dose: Take 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. Bone Support Capsules

Bone Support Capsules by Planet Ayurveda are the blend of best valuable herbs which are known for increasing bone density as well as for providing strength to the weak bones. These capsules improve calcium metabolism, helpful in all kinds of fractures and makes bones strong and healthy. These capsules contain Praval Pishti which is considered as “Shaman Dravya” in various kinds of Asthivikaar. Therefore, these capsules are useful in Paget’s Disease.

Ingredients of Bone Support Capsules are:

Sr. No.	Herb Used	Botanical Name	Quantity
1.	Shudh Laksha	Laccifer lacca	100 mg
2.	Suhanjana Beej	Moringa oleifera	50 mg
3.	Hadjod	Cissus quadrangularis	200mg
4.	Arjun	Terminalia arjuna	50 mg
5.	Praval Pishti	Collarium rubrum	50 mg
6.	Mukta Pishti	Compound of pearl calcium	50 mg

Dose: Take 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Lakshadi Guggul

Lakshadi Guggul is a herbal remedy by Planet Ayurveda which is very effective for the treatment of broken bones, weak bones, pain in bones etc. It is a wonderful herbal formula with Guggul (Commiphora Mukul) as a base. The main actions of lakshadi guggul are restoring bone mass, strengthening bones, muscles, and joints, alleviating pain etc.

Main Ingredients of Lakshadi Guggul are:

Sr. No.	Botanical Name	Common Name	Parts
1.	Laccifer lacca	Laksha	1
2.	Cissus quadrangularis	Asthisamharaka	1
3.	Terminalia arjuna	Arjun	1
4.	Withania sommifera	Ashwagandha	1
5.	Grewia populifolia	Nagbala	1
6.	Purified Commiphora mukul	Shudhh Guggulu	5

Dose: Take 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Boswellia Curcumin Capsules

Boswellia Curcumin Capsules are one of the best effective combinations of analgesic herbs that are useful in preventing breakdown of the tissues. Boswellia extracts are usually made from tree’s gum resin. Boswellia serrata pacifies Vata dosha. It helps the body in soothing pain and provides nourishment to the muscles and joints.

The addition of Curcumin helps in creating an anti-oxidant that supports normal bone functioning and also exerts neuro-protective activity.

Therefore, Boswellia Curcumin Capsules promote bone health and also provide comprehensive immune support.

Dose: Take 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Aamvatantak Churna

Aamvatantak Churna of Planet Ayruveda is an excellent herbal combination of various herbs that are useful in eliminating “Ama” or endotoxins from the system. This Churna contains the blend of “Tikta Rasa Pradhan” dravya. Tikta ras acts as “Agnidipan” and therefore this Churna alleviates Ama and increases digestive fire which helps in maintaining the normal stage of Dhatwagni. This Churna helps the elimination of endotoxins within the system.

Ingredients used in the preparation of Aamvatantak Churna are:

Sr. No.	Botanical Name	Common Name	Quantity (100 gm pack)
1.	Withania somnifera	Ashwagandha	40 gm
2.	Curcuma longa	Turmeric	15 gm
3.	Trigonella foenum graecum	Methi	15 gm
4.	Colchicum autumnale	Suranajan	15 gm
5.	Sphaeranthus indicus	Gorakhmundi	10 gm
6.	Zingiber officinale	Sonth	05 gm

Dose: Take 1 teaspoonful twice daily with plain water after meals.