Clinical effect of Ashmarihara Kwatha in the management of Mootrashmari (Urinary calculus) - Short communication

Abstract

Mootrashmari is most common disease of urinary system and is considered as one among the Ashtamahagadas by our Acharya and is one of the most important disease of Mutravahasrotaswhere both medicinal and surgical interventions are required. It is correlated with urolithiasis and now a days due to food and lifestyle variations it has become a global problem. In the present study an effort has been made to evaluate the efficacy of Ashmariharakwatha. This formulation is Anubhuta Yoga of Pharmacy Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. The main aim of this particular study was inclined towards the disintegration, dissolution and dislodgement and expulsion of renal stones. Total 20 patients were treated with Ashmarihara kwatha, 20 ml, twice daily, after food for 60 days. After completion of study symptomatic relief was noted with Ashmarihara kwatha in all patients and stones in 11 patients were expelled out. The study concluded that Ashmarihara Kwathaa single formulation is found effective in improving the symptoms of Ashmari.