CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF KUTAJA KALKA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MUTRASHAMARI WITH W.S.R TO UROLITHIASI

Abstract

Mutrashmari is the most common disease of the urinary system. It is one among the Ashthmahaghda and is challenging to treat because of its Marmashrayatava. Mutrashmari is correlated with urolithiasis. Despite many surgical and conservative measures available in modern science, sufferers are not satisfied because treatments are not cost-effective, they have more extended hospital stays, and they have a high reoccurrence rate. In Ayurvedic classics, many formulations are mentioned; Kutaja Kalka is among them, which is indicated in Mutrashmari as mentioned by Bhav Prakash. Aim The present study used a kutaja Kalka to manage Mutrashmari. Material and method 30 patients were selected based on the inclusive and exclusive criteria study was analysed using Friedman’s test and Wilcoxon signed rank test, Cochran q test, and McNamara test. Result: Kutaja kalka showed significant results in relief of the abdomen, burning micturition, haematuria, and reduction in the size of the calculi. Conclusion: This preparation of kutaja kalka is simple, easy to administer, free from side effects and has good therapeutic efficacy. So, it can be adopted as a remedy for treatment in Mutrashmari.