Abstract
Osteoporosis is a systemic metabolic degenerative bone disease characterised by decreased bone mass, impaired bone microstructure, weakened bone strength and susceptibility to fracture. In China, the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is faced with a high disease prevalence rate but low awareness, diagnosis and treatment rates. Bone resorption inhibitors and bone formation promoters often dominate osteoporosis treatment. Although conventional drugs can alleviate symptoms and reduce fracture risk, they often come with musculoskeletal, allergic and digestive side effects. Natural traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products, known for their multi-targeting, high safety, efficacy and low cost, have been widely used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in recent years and have gradually been recognised by many experts locally and abroad. This paper summarises recent research progress on natural TCM products in preventing and treating osteoporosis and provides a theoretical and experimental basis for the development of new drugs and the improvement of osteoporosis management.