Orthoplus Tablets

Orthoplus works thoroughly on the mechanism of the bone metabolism. It has a regenerative property on the bone tissues and and also ensures that the organic calcium is easily assimilated by the body. This wonderful formulation from Ayumantra helps Activate bone formation, it is calcium replenishing, promotes the assimilation of minerals and also deacidifies.

Cissus quadrangularis / Hadjod is the most reputed herb for bone preservation and healing. Shatavari is the best Rasayana and Kapha increasing, nourishing herb. Its taste / Rasa is sweet / and bitter, heavy and unctuous qualities, and Cold in action, making it a perfect anti-Pitta and Kapha increasing. It is energising (Balya), Rejuvenator (Rasayana) and eye tonic (chakshushya). Shatavari is widely used in psychological and Central nervous system diseases as used in stress, fear, anxiety, hysteria, epilepsy, depression, for the conditions of Reproductive system as galactogogue which promotes secretion of breast milk, low sex drive, menopause and infertility. In general it helps to maintain health by providing good immunity.

Ancient Ayurveda researchers considered Commiphora wightii / Guggulu as the best Anti Vata-Kapha and Shoolahara / analgesic. Sushruta Samhita describes the use of Guggul for a wide variety of conditions as bone and joint diseases as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatism, Obesity, and Atherosclerosis. Its taste is Bitter- Pungent, post-digestive effect is Pungent, hot potency, thus anti Vata Kapha. It is Shothahara / anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, bitter, carminative, demulcent, diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic, enhances phagocytosis, immune-stimulant, thyroid stimulant and uterine stimulant.

Western research found that Cissus quadrangularis acted by stimulation of metabolism and increased uptake of the minerals calcium, sulphur and strontium by the osteoblasts. The extract also neutralizes the catabolic effect of cortisones, due to its high vitamin C. According to the International Journal of PharmTech Research,"systemic use of Cissus quadrangularis in rats caused complete restoration of normal composition of bone, after fracture in four weeks, while the controls required six weeks to heal.

In another study, in osteoblasts bone cells, cissus quadrangularis was able to increase the basal secretion of IGF-1 and IGF-II, the growth factors required for bone growth. These effects may be related to the estrogenic properties of cissus quadrangularis.

Dosage :
2 times daily 1 tablet taken between meals

Ingredients :

Cissus quadrangularis (Hadjod Stem),

Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari Root),

Sida cordifolia (Bala Mool),

Terminalia arjuna (Arjuna),

Embelica officinalis (Amla Fruit),

Laksha Guggulu,

Kukkutand Twak Bhasma,

Godanti Bhasma,

Abhrak Bhasma.

Indications :

• Osteoporosis
• Fractures
• Rickets
• Calcium deficiency

Contra-indications :

Ortho Plus is not suitable to be used during pregnancy and lactation.