New Delhi: As the world observes World Osteoporosis Day 2025, the Ministry of Ayush emphasizes the critical need for early preventive care and lifestyle interventions to address Osteoporosis—a silent yet major public health challenge affecting millions globally. This year’s observance aims to raise awareness about bone health and how Ayurveda offers sustainable, preventive, and restorative solutions for conditions like osteoporosis.
Experts characterise Osteoporosis as a common bone condition that weakens the bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over time due to a loss of bone strength and density, and is often called a “silent disease” because it usually shows no symptoms until a fracture occurs. In many cases, the first sign is a bone fracture — often in the hip, wrist, or spine — which can lead to pain, changes in posture such as hunching (kyphosis), and slow recovery after injury.
According to Ayurveda, osteoporosis is primarily associated with the vitiation of Vata dosha, which weakens bone strength and reduces bone density. This classical understanding remarkably parallels modern scientific insights, which link osteoporosis to bone demineralization and age-related hormonal changes that compromise bone health.
Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, noted, “Osteoporosis is a growing public health challenge, but one that can be effectively addressed through the preventive and restorative wisdom of Ayurveda. The classical concept of Asthi Saushirya aligns closely with modern understanding of bone fragility. Ayurveda’s emphasis on early intervention, balanced diet, and conducive lifestyle provides a natural path toward stronger bones and healthier aging.”
He further added that the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has undertaken scientific studies to validate Ayurvedic formulations such as Laksha Guggulu and Pravala Pishti in the management of osteoporosis, and to generate robust evidence on the role of Ayurvedic interventions in musculoskeletal disorders.