Abstract

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION OF BUTEA MONOSPERMA(PALASH) IN MUTRAKRACHA(DYSURIA)

Dr. Shail Bala Mehar*, Dr. Chandan Singh, Dr. Manoj Adlakha, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Purviya, Dr. Prana Singh, Dr. Pooja

Abstract

Mutrakricchra is a type of mutraghata which is characterized by painful and burning micturition. Mutrakiccha is described in almost all ayurvedic texts. There are various mutra-rogas and their management has been described and Mutrakricchra is one of them. Mainly eight types of mutrakricchra have been elaborated. In modern, mutrakricchra can be correlated with Dysuria. Dysuria refers to pain or burning sensation during micturition. It occurs mainly due to Infection and Obstruction. It is considered as symptom of disease instead of independent disease. Men and women of any age can experience dysuria but it’s more common in women as compare to women. In Ayurveda, there are many herbs with various functions aimed at reducing urinary system disorder like Palash in mutrakricchra (dysuria). Palash is butea monosperma. It is medium sized deciduous tree which is widely distributed throughout the greater part of India. It belongs to family fabaceae and is popularly known as Flame of the Forest is being used in traditional medicines. And this article briefly reviews the Pharmacology of palash and its effect on mutrakricchra.

Keywords: Mutrakricchra, palash, dysuria.