ABSTRACT

According to Web-search and personal observation, Urbanization, Sedentry lifestyle ,controlling of natural urges and prolonged working pattern in IT Industries has marked impact on the cases of Mootravaha srotas disease (Urinary system). Mootrashmari (Nephrolithiasis) [1] is one of the important disease of Mootravaha srotas (Urinary system).Calculi is a defined as abnormal concretion (hardness or mass) occurring in the body and usually composed of minerals salts. Calculi may be formed anywhere in the urinary tract i.e. kidney, ureter and bladder. Calculi in other place like gall bladder, salivary duct salivary glands, lactiferous ducts, lacrimal glands and ducts seminal vesicle etc., were not mentioned in any ayurvedic texts [2]. In Mootrashmari (Nephrolithiasis), there is tendency of sharp pain in abdomen associated with sense of streel. Only surgical interventions are fruit-full tool for management, according to modern science. Frequent-episodes of renal colic is a real agony for these patients, at this condition analgesics are useful for certain period. Nephrolithiasis has recurrent episodes where surgical approach is not possible every time. In Ayurveda scriptures along with surgical intervention, conservative treatment modalities are mentioned [2]. Thorough literary study highlights the efficacy of Karkotimool choorna in various urinary disorders. In Gadnighraha kayachikitsa khanda [3] 27/44 and Bhavaprakasha nighantu shakvarga mention clearly that Mootrashmari can be treated by Karkotimool choorna within 10 to 15 days. This article encompasses a case of Renal Calculus treated with effectual role of karkotimool choorna. Keywords: Ayurveda, Mootravaha srotas, Mootrashmari, Renal, calculi (calculus), Karkotimool Choorna
Publication date: 01/03/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.3.6949