Abstract

A CLINICAL AND COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SHVADANSHTRADI KWATH AND VARUN KWATH IN MANAGEMENT OF MUTRASHMARI

*Dr. Ankita, Dr. Dhirender Kumar, Dr. Chhaju Ram Yadav

ABSTRACT

In various Ayurvedic texts urolithiasis is correlated with Mutrashmari as per their sign and symptoms. It is considered in eight most troublesome diseases (Ashtmahagada). Mutrashamri is considered in Ashtmahagada because the disease is Tridoshaja in origin, Marmaashrayee, Basti (urinary bladder) is the vyaktsthana of Ashmari. Increased incidence of urolithiasis in this world is associated with improved standard of living and strongly associated with race, ethnicity and region of residence. The identification of common risk factors for urolithiasis may result in new approach for prevention and treatment for this objectives, the drug Shvadanshtradi Kwath (combination of Shvadanshtra, Eranda, Shunthi & Varun) a unique combination mentioned in Chakradatta and the drug Varun Kwath (Varun) mentioned in Bhaisjya Ratnavali was selected. Ashmari is Tridoshaja in origin but basically related to Kapha Dushti with Apan Vayu Vaigunya These drugs has Kaphavata Shamaka, Vatanulomana, Vedanasthapana, Mutrala, Ashmari Bhedana (lithotryptic) properties. In this clinical trial, 15 patients of group A was given Shvadanshtradi Kwath and 15 patients of group B was given Varun Kwath for 2 months. After 2 months extremely significant improvement in pain, size of calculus, no of calculus by Shvadanshtradi Kwath. Dysuria, Burning micturition, increased frequency of micturition also improved significantly by this.

Keywords: Ashmari, Shvadanshtradi Kwath, Varun Kwath.