Clinical Evaluation Of Ashmarihar Kasaya In The Management Of Urolitiasis (Mutrashmari)

Abstract

Urolithiasis is the most common urinary tract problem affecting people globally.  Efforts have been made continuously since past, for a safe & effective treatment  for this alarming disease. The best and latest modern treatment for this disease is  invasive surgery which requires hospital stay, pain and post-operative  complications. In this context an Ayurvedic classical formula Ashmarihar  Kasaya (Siddhayoga Samgraha Ch.18) is described as an effective drug in  management of urolithiasis (mutrashmari). So a study was performed on account  of above statement. The result was assessed by using a series of parameter and it  was found that Ashmarihar Kasayais highly significant in relieving most of the  signs & symptoms. Also, the drug is found effective in removal of small (≤ 5mm)  stones and reduce the size of big (6-10mm) stones present in ureter, bladder and  kidney.