PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL OVERVIEW ON ‘MUTRAVIRECHANIYA MAHAKASHAYA’
Dr. Navneet Vaidya*, Dr. Chandni Gupta, Dr. Rashmi Shrivastva
ABSTRACT
Aim & objective: The main objective of this review article is to discuss the therapeutic uses of Mutravirechniya Mahakashaya and to discuss the different pharmacological properties and therapeutic uses of isolated constituent drugs of Mutravirechniya Mahakashaya. Basis of evidence: The authentic subject material has been reviewed from Ayurveda and modern medical literature. Different research and review article were searched in different journals. The subject material has also been searched on internet. Central Message: Mutravirechniya Mahakashaya contain 10 drugs. This review is mainly focussed on different aspects of Mutravirechniya Mahakashyaya. As relapses are common it is well recognised that most of the renal diseases are difficult to treat. In all the above mentioned diseases diuretics play an important role. Mutravirechniya mahakashyaya includes those drugs which enhances the process of formation of urine. These drugs in addition to the diuretic effect are supposed to have beneficial systemic action and help to contribute to the health. Conclusion: Here, an attempt has been made to address chemistry, pharmacology and different therapeutic uses of Mutravirechniya Mahakashaya and its constituent drugs.
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