Abstract

*Dr. Harsh Sharma, Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Dr. Dinesh Chandra Sharma

ABSTRACT

Srotas is unique concept of Ayurveda related to origin, biotransformation, ailments and treatment of various body parts. The whole body constitute by srotas. They play a great role in the development and maintaining the equilibrium of the body. Srotas constitute the internal transport system of the body specially related to the fine channels of circulation and pathways carrying out all the vital functions of the body. The mutravaha srotas is one among the Abhyantra srotas. The group of the organs in the body which are associated with the Utpatti (formation) and Visarjan (excretion) of the mutra (urine) is termed as Mutravaha Srotas. It plays an important role in the excretion of the waste products of the body and thus helps in maintaining the balance among the body fluids. Urinary system is one of the most vital organ system of our body.The urinary system, also known as the renal system or urinary tract, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. The purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure,control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH. In this article focus on the physiological study of Mutravaha Srotas, physiology and anatomical aspects of various organs mentioned in Ayurvedic Samhitas related to the urinary system and also understands the Mutranirman Prakriya according to Ayurveda