European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ROLE OF PANCHAKARMA IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE –CASE STUDY

Dr. Shashikala*, Dr. Lolashri S.J., Dr. Kiran M. Goud

ABSTRACT

Kidneys plays a vital role in homeostasis by maintaining the body fluid and removing the harmful toxins out of the body through urine formation. Ayurveda through its holistic line of management, either in the form of Shamana & Shodhana or in the form of dietary advices stand distinct and it seems to be effective and safe. In Charak Samhita it is said that Kidney and bladder are the root of the channels carrying urine and fat, the opening of these channels get affected by Meda, Mamsa and Jala Dhatus of the body. The vitiated Doshas while coming in contact with the opening of these channels obstructs them. This result in the manifestation of kidney disease. In Ayurveda, Vrikka-Vikara may be considered as an end stage induced by Prameha, where the urine becomes turbid. It is expressed that, the turbidity of Mutra (urine output) is because of the infiltration of the Prameha - Dushya`s which include Medo-Rakta-Mamsa-Majja-Shukra-Udaka-Rasa-Lasika-Oja. The affliction of Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda & Kleda in Prameha can be viewed in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in terms of proteinurea, elevated level of blood urea and Serum creatinine. There is involvement of kapha and medhas in this disease, hence there is a necessary in adopting rookshana karma for the kapha medha vishodanarta i.e., Udwartana and Takradhara has adopted followed by shaman aushadi.

Keywords: Chronic Kidney Disease, udwartana, takra dhara, Shamana Aushadi.