In ayurveda following calcium sources are used in Bhasm form (Calx)
conch shell
Coral
Cowries
Pearl
Pearl shell.
It is regarded as Conch Shell> Coral> Pearl calcium source us best according to the expert Physicians of Ayurveda. is there any scientific rationale?? plz explain with research evidences
Dear patil,
Calcium oxalate crystals are consumption form of calcium.
In Ayurveda, Plant substances used as it is as drug. maybe in different form. Plants have oxalate crystals, which has significant value in medicine also.
As we know, Coral, Shells is made up of calcium carbonate,carbonate is also very useful. Many products readily available as source of calcium carbonate for deficiency of calcium.
Plenty of articles available regarding this.
Regards
Adams
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2819007.html
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/#h3
Dear Patil:
You need to consider age and cost. For children and most of people, milk will be the best and cheapest source. It is also easy to absorption. For elder, calcium citrate is very common product to use. If someone has specific disfunction, consult with Doctor for better suggestion.
IAccording to the data that I know and my experience, the calcium citrate complex is the only one that does not cause constipation at all.
The calcium sources in Ayurveda consists of Calcium carbonate and calcium sulphate.Of these the calx of the oyster shells,corals,pearls all are readily absorbed as they are more bio available than their synthetic counterparts.To add to these the egg shells and bones of goats(ajashthi)are also used as a source of calcium.
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