Abstract

ROLE OF DHATRI KWATH IN MUTRAKRICHCHRA

*Dr. B. K. Timmewar, Dr. Surekha Sase, Dr. Manjushree Patil, Dr. Amar Shinde, Dr. Sneha Dawane

Abstract

In the speedy era of competition we don't have enough time to take care of our own health that renders the disease to us. Our ignorance to natural urges like micturition, defecation in busy schedule serve as oil to fire. Due to etiological factors like Ajirnashan (indigestion), Adhyashan (frequent eating), Atirukshannapan (eating dry food), Atimadyapan (drinking alcohol) various diseases occur including Mutrakrucchra (Dysuria). The symptoms of Mutrakrucchra are very distressing which disturbs routine life and when ignored will lead to severe complications like pyelonephritis. Modern science has established treatment of this disease by using antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs. It has got side effects and toxic effects. Ayurvedic counterpart for this disease is safe and effective, easily available & gives alternative for this disease. Dhati Kwath is one of the medicated Kwath listed in Bhaishajya Ratnawali in the treatment of Mutrakruchhra.

Keywords: Mutrakrichchra, Urinary tract infection, Dhatryadi Kwath.