Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MUTRASHMARI -A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Meghna Devnath, Prof. Dr. Anup Baishya

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Mutrashmari (Urinary Calculi) is described as a disorder caused by the vitiation of Kapha, Vata & Pitta doshas leading to formation of Stone like structures in the urinary tract. It is considered one of the Ashtamahagada due to its Painful nature & tendency to recur. Classical Ayurvedic management focuses on Ashmari Bhedana, Mutrala & Sothahara therapies. This case highlights the Ayurvedic management of Ureteric calculus with associated metabolic findings. A 35 year old male presented with Ureteric calculus confirmed by Ultrasonography (USG) of the whole abdomen. Ayurvedic treatment was initiated at the outpatient department of Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Guwahati. The therapeutic regimen included Ashmarighna, mutrala drugs such as Pathar choora swaras (Pashanbheda), Hajrool Yasood Bhasma which supports Urinary Tract health and wellness was administered for four weeks along with follow up advice. USG was useful to evaluate the treatment Progress. The reduction in stone size indicated therapeutic response to Ayurvedic regimen. According to Ayurveda Mutrashmari develops due to the accumulation and crystallization of Kapha along with Vata causes obstruction in the Mutravaha Srotas. The observed reduction in stone size and improvement in obstruction suggest the effectiveness of the Ayurvedic approach in the conservative management of ureteric calculi. The present case is totally treated through Ayurvedic approach and it seems to be effective and safe.

Keywords: Mutrashmari, Mutrala, Sothahara, Mutravaha srota.