Herbal Treatment for Osteoporosis

herbs The use of medicinal herbs and herbal supplements to treat the symptoms of osteoporosis is becoming increasingly popular as an auxiliary treatment.

Osteoporosis (“porous bone”) is a serious bone disease which reduces bone mineral density, leading to an increased risk of fracture. The micro-architecture of the bone is disrupted and alterations occur in the non-callagenous proteins inside the bone.

According to the University of Maryland, there are approximately 10 million people in the United States suffering with the disease. It is most prevalent in older and menopausal women. Often it can develop unnoticed, and will only become evident when a small fall or bump causes a fracture. Its early symptoms include back pain, spine deformity, and loss of height.

Excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, lack of exercise, an unbalanced diet, soft drinks, and weight problems have all been linked with the development of osteoporosis.

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Medicinal Herbs Used for The Natural Treatment of Osteoporosis

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa L)
Native Americans utilized the root of the Black Cohosh for herbal relief for menopause symptoms, menstrual cramps, and musculoskeletal disorders: this use continues today. In Germany it is officially approved for use against period pain. The plant based estrogens in black cohosh are said to prevent osteoporosis by some traditional experts. The theory is yet to be scientifically validated. The phystoestregens it contains have a record of balancing hormones and thereby benefiting bone health. This is why Black Cohos as a herbal remedy for osteoporosis is recomended by many professional herbalists.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Licorice is a strongly flavored herb also known as sweet root. It has been used medicinally for centuries, in both Eastern and Western culture, to treat all manner of diseases and ailments. These include stomach problems, heartburn, liver problems, skin diseases, stress, allergies, bronchitis, sore throats, colds, and tuberculosis. Taken in moderation its key component “glycyrrhizin”, is though by herbalists, to balance hormones and so prove beneficial to preventing and alleviating osteoporosis.

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus)
Chaste tree is a traditional remedy for menstrual pain and menopausal symptoms. Again its hormone balancing effect ensures that it is recommended by herbalists in the herbal treatment of osteoporosis also.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
A slow down in bone density loss is associated with the high levels of isoflavones in this herb. There has been little scientific research conducted on the medicinal properties of this plant. Preliminary studies however, alluded to by the UMMC, state that an extract of Red Clover isoflavones may de-accelerate bone density reduction while increasing the bone’s mineral density.

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
The ancient Greeks and Romans used Horsetail in the treatment of ulcers, wounds, tuberculosis, and kidney problems. Horsetail is rich in silica, and silicic acids. These help in the process of mending when bones are broken. They help to produce collagen – a key protein located in connective tissue, ligaments, bone, and cartilage. For these reasons it is widely used as a medicinal herb for osteoporosis.

Kelp (Fucus vesiculosus L.)
Kelp has long been used to treat disorders of the reproductive system in addition to musculoskeletal diseases like osteoporosis. Due to Kelp being rich in minerals, it is recommended by herbalists as a complementary herbal remedy for osteoporosis.

Some other natural herbs that have traditionally been used for osteoporosis.

Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa)
Oat straw (Avena sativa)

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