Evaluation of a targeted Ayurvedic formulation in the treatment of Ashmari (Urinary Calculi)

Abstract

Mutrāshmari is one of the most common diseases that affects the Mutravaha Srōtasa (the body channel that carries urine).  Mutrāshmari is hard to treat and needs extra care.  Acharya Sushruta called it one of the Ashta Mahāgada, or eight terrible diseases.  It is linked to urolithiasis, which is the modern medical term for urinary calculi.  The modern world is seeing an increase in Mutrāshmari for a number of reasons, such as changes in eating habits, changes in lifestyles, stress and strain, and pollution in the environment.  A traditional formula uses the herbs Cucumis melo and Leea indica, and the goal of this review is to find out how well these herbs work to treat Ashmari.  Data on Ashmari was obtained from Ayurvedic texts, modern literature, and prior research studies (from both primary and secondary sources).  People thought that two herbs could help with Ashmari, so a review of the literature on those two herbs was done.  The chosen herbs were also analyzed for their Pancha Padārtha (five elements of the herb) and pharmacological properties.  The chosen paste exhibits anti-urolithiatic and anti-hypercalciuric properties.  A literature review and Pancha Padārtha analysis indicate that the selected herbs are effective in the treatment of Ashmari.