A critical review on Mutrautpatti of Ayurveda and its affiliates in modern perspective
Amruta Vedpathak*1, Sarita Bhutada2, Mularam Suthar3 and U.D. Raval4
1,3Department of Kriya sharira, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic study’s and research, Affiliated to Charutar Vidya Mandal University, Anand, Gujarat - 388121 India 1,3PG Department of Kriya sharir, J. S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya - 387001 India 2Department of Kriya sharira, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic study’s and research, Affiliated to Charutar Vidya Mandal University, Anand, Gujarat. - 388121 India 4PG Department of Kaychikitsa, J. S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad - 387001 India A Corresponding Author Email Address:- veamrutaved@gmail.com ORCHID id – https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7095-4220
ABSTRACT
While Ayurveda does indeed rely on clinical observations and empirical evidence gathered over centuries, it also encourages investigation and research to deepen understanding and validate its principles. For instance, Ayurveda’s emphasis on doshas, dhatus, and malas provides a holistic framework for understanding the functions of the body and maintaining health. While Ayurveda is rooted in observation and clinical experience, integrating modern scientific methods can enhance its credibility, efficacy, and applicability in contemporary healthcare settings. Functions within the body are orchestrated by the doshas, while the dhatus sustain bodily functions. Waste products, known as malas, are generated through the process of digestion and the metabolism of dhatus. Malas are formed within specific channels called strotas. Urine, a vital component in maintaining bodily homeostasis, is formed in the urinary system’s channels, particularly the Mutravaha strotas. According to Ayurvedic texts like Susruta, the main organs associated with the Mutravaha strotasare the urinary bladder and urethra. Interestingly, Ayurveda suggests that urine formation begins in the large intestines rather than the kidneys. The initial stage of urine formation involves fluid absorption in the large intestines, after which the urinary system further refines it through processes like filtration and reabsorption. This article aims to explore the Ayurvedic perspective on urine formation and how Ayurveda explains the role of the kidneys in this process.