Efficacy of Eladi Yoga Kwatha in the Management of Renal Calculi

Abstract

Renal calculi (urolithiasis) are the most prevalent among urinary disorders characterized by formation of stone due to crystallization of urinary salts. Treatment of renal calculi depends upon the size, symptoms and site of calculi. Modern management includes invasive, non-invasive procedures which are expensive or with side effects. Ayurveda has given a detailed description on Asmari explaining its Nidana and there are various formulations mentioned having Asmari bhedaka and Asmari nashana (disintegration of calculi) property which are cost effective, which alleviates the Nidanakara doshas and bring them to normalcy with no complications. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of Eladi yoga kwatha in reducing the size of renal calculi. Materials and methods: Pre-Post study design with 27 participants of age group 30-60 years diagnosed with renal calculi of size 4-10mm in USG (Abdomen and Pelvis) were selected in a single group on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Eladi Yoga Kwatha was given in the dose of 48ml, twice daily, with Shilajathu (1.5g) and Eranda thailam (6ml) as Anupana, before food, for 30 days. Assessment was done on 0^th and 31^st day by USG (Abdomen and Pelvis) for the size and number of renal calculi before and after the treatment. Data were analysed using Wilcoxon signed rank test and paired t test. Results: Size and number of calculi showed significant reduction and no adverse effects were reported. Conclusion: From this study, it is proven that Eladi yoga kwatha is effective in reducing the size of renal calculi, confirmed through USG (Abdomen and pelvis).