Mutrakrichra): Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies
Mutra-k^ichra
Difficult or painful urination There are 4 types of dysuria: Vayu, Pitta, Kapha, and Tridossha. [It s symptoms can be early signs of urinary stones see below] Vayu: Pain in the bladder, groin, and urethral pas- sage; small quantities of urine are frequently emit-ted. Pitta: Yellow urine is discharge
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Recommended Herbs for Mutrakrichra)
Amla Emblica officinalis Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is the most revered herb in Ayurveda — ranked by the Charaka Samhita as the single best Rasayana among all fruits. It contains one of the highest concentrations of Vitamin C found in any food (600–900 mg per fruit), stabilized by tannins so it remains potent even after drying. Classical texts classify it as Tridosha Shamaka — balancing to all three doshas — with a particular strength in cooling Pitta, nourishing the blood, and rebuilding tissues after illness. Kadali Musa sapientum Linn. Kadali (Banana/Plantain) is cultivated extensively throughout India. Multiple varieties exist with different medicinal properties. The ripe fruit is sweet, heavy, satisfying and difficult to digest in large quantities. The raw (unripe) banana is astringent and used in diarrhea and dysentery. The banana stem juice is a well-known remedy for kidney stones and urinary disorders. The flowers are used as a vegetable and in diabetes. The plant is rich in potassium and other minerals. There are two main species mentioned - Musa paradisiaca (cooking banana) and Musa sapientum (dessert banana). The leaves are used as plates and for wrapping food. Dose: Fruit as food; stem juice 1-2 tola. Verse: 7. Ela) Sweet, pungent taste; cooling virya; pungent vipak. Decreases vata and kapha, increases pitta. Good for cough, breathlessness, burning urination, hemorrhoids. Digestant. Castor Oil Plant RicinuscommunisLinn. (R. dicoccus) Main herb for swellings and purgation. Colic, headache, abdominal disorders, coagulatesblood; fruit enlarged liver and spleen; bark nervous diseases, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica; dried root fevers; leaves warmed and appliedto nursing mother s breasts acts as a galactagogue.When applied to the stomach, promotes menstrualdischarge. Applied to painful joints, relieves pain; leaves internally purgative. Seed decoction lumbago, sciatica. Seed poultice is applied to ma-ture boils to promote bursting and to reduce goutyand rheumatic swellings. Oil the king of thepurgatives , king of Vayu disorders , inflamedbowels, infantile diarrhea, irritable conditions in debilitated adults and children; to facilitate delivery of baby; after childbirth to mother; in opera-tions for urinary stones; peritonitis, jaundice, dys-entery, urinary organ inflammation, articular rheu-matism. For rectum disorders and hemorrhoids, it is given in small doses to soften feces and lubri-cate the passage. Also helps with ingested glass. As a purgative, it is taken with ginger or dasshmul teas. Externally used for sore nipples during breastfeeding. In constipation it is used as an enema (2oz.: 1 pint water). Dropped into the eyes for con-junctivitis and irritations. It increases cow s milkwhen they eat the leaves. Externally oil mixedwith rice water for leg swelling; oil mixed withcoconut oil and water (1:2:6) for itching skin. Coconut Cocos nucifera Linn. Narikela (Coconut) is one of the most important palms, extensively cultivated in coastal India. Every part of the palm is useful - the nut, water, copra, oil, shell, husk, trunk and leaves. The coconut water (tender coconut) is extremely cooling, sweet, nutritive, and is one of the best drinks for dehydration. The mature kernel yields coconut oil which is used extensively in cooking, hair care and medicine. The cream/milk is nutritive and aphrodisiac. Tender coconut water is used in Mutrakrichhra (dysuria) and Daha (burning sensation). Coconut oil is used in skin diseases, hair care and as a base for medicated oils. Different stages of coconut have different properties - tender coconut water is lighter and more cooling while the mature kernel is heavier and more nutritive. There are many varieties of coconut palms. Chemical analysis shows the nut contains 40-50% oil in mature form. The water contains vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Dose: Coconut water freely; oil as per need. Verses: 9. Coriander Coriandrumsativum Linn. Main herb - digestive and skin/rash problems. Griping, flatulent colic, rheumatism, neuralgia, indigestion, vomiting, intestinal disorders, removes excess Kapha, eyewash, conjunctivitis, relieves internal heat and thirst, urogenital system(burning urethra, cystitis, infections, etc.), sorethroat, allergies, for all Pitta disorders, burning, The Ayurveda Encyclopedia 84juice for allergies, hay fever, and skin rashes (and externally as well); antidotes hot pungent foods,bleeding hemorrhoids. Externally eye disorders. Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Its name shatapushpa means ‘one
hundred flowers’. Its other name
Madhurika- means ‘the sweet one’.
This is another member of the
Umbelliferae family that aromatically warms digestion. Like its
flower head it spreads and moves
outwards, thus preventing congestion and stagnation in the centre. Fig Sweet taste, cooling virya, sweet vipak. Heavy to digest. Calms vata and pitta, promotes kapha. Good source of iron, builds blood. Grapes Vitis vinifera Linn. Draksha (Grapes) is one of the most valued fruits in Ayurveda, mentioned as the best among fruits by many authorities. The vine is cultivated in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and parts of North India. The fruit is sweet-sour, nutritive, cooling and is one of the best natural laxatives. Dried grapes (Munakka/Kishmish) are extensively used in Ayurvedic formulations. Draksha is an important ingredient in many Asava-Arishta preparations including Draksharishta. The fruit improves appetite, aids digestion, and is excellent for the eyes and heart. It is mildly laxative and beneficial in constipation. Munakka (large dried grapes with seeds) is more potent medicinally than Kishmish (seedless raisins). Grapes are beneficial in Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), Kamala (jaundice), Kasa (cough) and Jwara (fever). Draksha is used in numerous classical formulations. Dose: Fruit as food; Munakka 5-10 pieces; Draksharishta 15-30 ml. Verses: Detailed description. Green Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum Maton Sukshma Ela (Lesser Cardamom) is one of the most prized spices and is called the 'Queen of Spices.' The dried capsular fruit of Elettaria cardamomum is used. It is aromatic, pleasant in taste, and cooling. It is an excellent mouth freshener, digestive, and cardiac tonic. It relieves nausea, vomiting, and excessive thirst. It is widely used in Ayurvedic formulations and cooking. The seeds contain volatile oil rich in Cineol. Haritaki Terminalia chebula Retz Jaundice, colic, anemia, cough, asthma,hoarse voice, hiccup, vomiting, hemorrhoids, di-arrhea, malabsorption, abdominal distention, gas, fevers, urinary diseases parasitic infection, tumors, blood purifier, spleen and liver disorders; garglefor sore throat, mouth, or spongy, ulcerated gums;muscular rheumatism, with sugar water for oph-thalmia; heart, skin, itching, edema, nervous disorders, rejuvenative, feeds the brain and nerves;small doses good for both diarrhea and consti-pation (also chronic); digestion, atonic indigestion,bleeding hemorrhoids, longevity, paralysis, head-ache, epilepsy, melancholy, memory, wisdom, in-telligence, organ prolapse, excessive discharges (cough, sweat, sperm, menorrhagia, leukorrhea); one of the three herbs in triphala . Externally for Vayu swellings, burns, scalds, skin disorders. Spiritual Uses: Gives pure awareness ( hiva energy) Licorice Glycyzrrhiza glabra Linn Excellent for acidity, voice, and heart tonic (with warm milk), Vayu dossha , bronchitis, colds, cough, laryngitis, general debility, emetic (in large doses), inflammation, mental calming, mucus liquefying and expectorating, mucus membrane tonerand soother, muscle spasms, sore throat, ulcers(contains natural ulcer-healing steroid precursers),urination pain. Cleanses lungs and stomach of Kapha. For colds and flu, mix with ginger (1:1).Blood purification, abdominal pain, nourishes thebrain increasing cranial and cerebrospinal fluid.Improves complexion, hair, and vision. Spiritual Uses: Sattwic ; gives contentment and harmony
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Ayurvedic Perspective on Dysuria
Dosha Involvement: Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Ayurvedic Therapies: Gener al: For all urinary retention disorders licorice, haritaki, and cedar are taken as powder in milk or water. Vayu: Oleation and sudation are applied, especially on the lower abdomen. Medicated oil is made of ghee,cooked with da hmul, castor oil, barley, hatavari, punarnava, and rock salt; mixed in equal parts. One tsp. of the medicated oil is taken internally. Also, da hmul with sesame oil, vinegar, and ghee can be used in equal amounts 1 tsp. total Pitta: Cooling measures are used to alleviate Pitta. A decoction of hatavari, goksshura, vidari kand; with honey and sugar (equal amounts to
Key Herbs: Turmeric, Licorice, Punarnava, Haritaki, Amalaki, Cardamom, Castor
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 18: Kidneys and Urinary System
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