Clinical and Therapeutic insights into Mutra Ashmari (Urinary Calculi) in Ayurvedic medicine
1Siddharth Kumar Gupta, 2Amit Upasani and 3Tejaskumar Vyas
1Parul Institute of Ayurved & Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) 2Samhita and Siddhanta Department of Ayurved Samhita and Siddhanta Parul Institute of Ayurved & Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) 3Sanskrit Department of Ayurved Samhita and Siddhanta Parul Institute of Ayurved & Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) *Correspondence Author: Dr Siddharth Kumar Gupta Email id: siddhugupta880@gmail.com Phone Number: 8299573954
ABSTRACT
The Ayurveda traditional medical system of India is essentially influenced by the Sanskrit language which is not only the language, but also the philosophical and epistemological basis of the knowledge system. The major classical Ayurvedic texts, the Charaka Samhita and the Sushrata Samhita are written in Sanskrit, and within their vocabulary lie rich metaphysical, physiological and ethical connotations. The importance of Sanskrit to Ayurveda is however rarely addressed in modern literature despite its crucial role particularly as contemporary translation-based approaches towards Ayurveda evolve into vernacular translations and English ones.Mutra Ashmari, commonly known as urinary calculi or kidney stones, is a prevalent urological disorder characterized by the formation of crystalline concretions within the urinary tract. This condition is recognized and extensively documented in Ayurvedic medicine, where it is attributed to the imbalance of doshas, particularly Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The objective of this abstract is to provide an overview of the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and Ayurvedic therapeutic approaches to managing Mutra Ashmari. A comprehensive review of classical Ayurvedic texts, such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya, was conducted to gather information on the etiology, symptoms, and treatment modalities for Mutra Ashmari. Contemporary scientific literature was also reviewed to correlate traditional practices with modern understandings of urinary calculi with a case study. Analgesic properties found in Shunthi Agnimantha, Hingu and Yavakshara among other ingredients, aid in the relief of renal and ureteric colic.