Ayurvedic Drugs In The Management Of Urolithiasis
Urolithiasis is the presence of calculi in the renal or urinary tract. It is a worldwide problem. It has been discussed elaborately in ancient Ayurvedic texts. Susruta, the father of surgery was of the view that the dietary factors are much more responsible for the calculus formulation in the urinary tract – Mutrasmari. A drug which can correct crystalloid colloid imbalance and relieves the binding mucin of calculi, antiseptic, antispasmodic and diuretic, can relax the muscles of urinary bladder and prevent the supersaturation of crystalloids and possesses anti-inflammatory properties on renal tissue, may have a possible role in the management of urolithiasis. The Council, since its inception has been engaged in finding out effective, inexpensive, non-invasive and safe treatment modalities.
Clinical studies
i) The effect of Ayruvedic drugs Sveta Parpati with Pasanabheda and Goksuru in the management of Mutrasmari (Urolithiasis) was conducted. Under this study 30 radiologically established cases of renal and ureteric calculi were included. One gm. of Sveta parpati with 50 ml. of Pasanabheda goksuru kwatha was given thrice daily. The assessment of the response of the therapy was made on the basis of relief in presenting symptoms and the radiological findings.
ii) The effect of Palalsa ksara in the management of Mutrasmari (Urolithiasis) was studied on 50 radiologically established cases. Out of total 50 cases, 24 had Renal calculus (Vrkkasmari) and 26 had Ureteric calculus (Gavini asmari). Palasa ksara was given in the dose of 1 gm. thrice daily with water for 30 days. Observations of the results of the treatment were made on the basis of clinical improvement and radiological findings before and after the treatment.
Conclusion
The results of both the studies have shown that Urolithiasis could be well managed with Ayurvedic therapies. The radiological findings also support the elimination of stone and reduction of their size.
source http://ccras.nic.in/Research_Actvities/20081015_urol.htm
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