Article: ASTHI SARA PURUSHA LAKSHANAS AND BONE MINERAL DENSITY: A STUDY AMONG YOUNG INDIAN ADULTS

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.154116

Pages: 50-52

Author: Meera Kuttikrishnan *, Elgeena Varghese

Abstract: Sara (essence of all dhatus) is the purest or most vital part of dhatu (tissues), providing strength and stability to the body. Sarata of dhatu will get modified due to variations in food, habitat, season, lifestyle, etc. There is the effect of Sara and Asara condition of dhatu on physical and mental health. The present study aims to find out if there is any relationship between Asthi Sara Purusha Lakshanas and Bone mineral density. The Asthi Sara Questionnaire and a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry assessed the Asthi Sara and Bone mineral density, respectively. The result of the study indicates that a statistically significant association exists between the Asthi Sara categories and Bone mineral density. Furthermore, Asthi Sara scores were positively correlated with total Bone density and the T scores were measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. By assessing Asthi Sara Purusha Lakshanas, we can understand the strength of Asthi dhatu. This study finding helps Ayurvedic physicians use the tool developed by the researchers to determine Asthi Sara cost-effectively.

Keyword: Dhatu Sarata, Bone mineral density, Asthi Sara Purusha Lakshanas, Asthi Sara