For osteomalacia, herbs can either provide a dietary source of calcium or help the body to regulate the body’s absorption of calcium. Plants commonly used to treat osteomalacia include horsetail, black cohosh and alfalfa; amongst others. These plants help to raise levels of estrogens in the body. Other herbs can be used to stimulate your body to produce its own hormones, by inducing the optimal functioning of the hormonal glands. These are both relatively low cost, low risk options for treating the condition.

Some herbs and minerals that can be used in the prevention and/or treatment of osteomalacia include:
Horsetail – contains substances that strengthen bone
Kelp – rich in minerals so it may be a complementary treatment for osteomalacia and osteoporosis
Oat Straw – boosts the levels of hormones that stimulate cell growth
Calcium – helps maintain bone mass and reduces the risk of fractures, however, it needs to be taken in conjunction with other minerals
Vitamin D – increases calcium absorption in the gut and increases bone density
Vitamin K – required for bone production
Magnesium – increases bone density
Black Cohosh – contains phytoestrogens (plant-based estrogens) and has been shown to relieve menopausal symptoms
Red Clover – the isoflavones extracted from this herb may slow bone loss in women
Wild Yam – may be beneficial for both osteomalacia and osteoporosis