AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF URETHRITIS

INTRODUCTION

In 21 century, though we have all luxuries but without health we cannot live a pleasant life. Health complications are at a rapid spurt these days.

Here we are discussing "Urethritis" which is a bacterial infection and results in the inflammation of urinary tract. Symptoms associated with urethritis are frequent urge of urination and difficulty in urination (painful and burning urination).

Ayurveda is a holistic approach that assists a person to balance the body, mind and soul. According to world health organization (WHO), many people in the whole world are looking for the herbal medicines in health complications. There are various herbs like Marich (Piper longum), Gandha biroja satva (Pinus longifolia sap), Khadira sara (Acacia catechu), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis, Rala (Vateria indica extract), Karpura (Cinnamomu camphora), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Shilajit (Asphaltum), Guggul (Comniphora mukul), Sharkara (Sugar), Karpoor (Cinnamomum camphora), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Mustak (Cyprus rotundus), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Chavya (Piper chaba), Kush (Desmostachya bipinnata), Darbh (Imperata cylindrica), Kaas (Saccharum spontaneum), Saar (Saccharum munja), Ikshu (Saccharum officinarum) in Ayurveda which support the good urinary health and manage the problem of urethritis.

WHAT IS URETHRITIS?

Urethritis is an inflammation of urethra. Urethra is a tube that carries urine from bladder to outside of body. Urethritis results in increased urge of urination and pain while urinating. Urethritis is mainly caused by the bacterial infections. Urethritis affects the people of all age groups. But it has been found that females are more prone to these infections as compare to men.

SYMPTOMS OF URETHRITIS

In Men

• Pain and burning sensation while urinating.
• Blood in urine or semen.
• Discharge from penis.
• Itching or burning sensation near the opening of penis.

In women

• Frequent urge of urination.
• Difficulty during urination.
• Abdominal pain.
• Fever and chills.
• Vaginal discharge.

CAUSES OF URETHRITIS

Urethritis is mainly due to bacterial infections that enter into urinary tract through urethra.

Pathogens like Bacteria and virus that causes urethritis include:-

• Escherichia coli and other bacteria which are present in stool.
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes gonococcus which is a sexually transmitted infection.
• Chlamydia trachomatis causes the Chlamydia which is also a sexually transmitted infection.
• Herpes simplex virus may also be the cause of urethritis.

CAUSE OF URETHRITIS IN AYURVEDA

According to Ayurveda, urine elimination is the function of apan vayu. So the disturbance in apan vayu results in urinary problems. There is a similar disease named as Mootrakruchhra which has various types which has been classified in Ayurveda.

Vataj mootrakruchhra which is due to imbalance of vata dosha and results in intense pain in pelvic region and difficulty in urination.

Pittaj mootrakruchhra is due to the imbalance of pitta dosha which causes frequent, burning sensation along reddish and yellowish urine.

Kaphaj mootrakruchhra is due to the imbalance of kapha dosha which leads to the inflammation in pelvic region and causes turbidity in urine.

Sannipatik mootrakruchhra is the result of imbalance of all three doshas that is vata, pitta and kapha.

To manage the problem of urethritis, main focus in Ayurveda is the removal of blockages in the urinary tract and management of infection in the body. There are various herbs present in Ayurveda which are packed with antimicrobial activities and support the good health of urinary system.

HERBAL FREMEDIES FOR URETHRITIS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda provides best combination of effective herbal remedies such as Chandanadi Vati, Punarnava Capsules, Chanderprabha Vati, Kaishore Guggul & Trinpanchmool Ghan vati for ayurvedic treatment of urethritis. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.

1. CHANDANADI VATI

Planet Ayurveda offers chandanadi vati which is very helpful to manage the problem of urethritis. This herbal product is the combination of various ingredients which are given below:-

• Shveta chandana (Santalum album)
• Marich (Piper longum)
• Gandha biroja satva (Pinus longifolia sap)
• Khadira sara (Acacia catechu)
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
• Rala (Vateria indica extract)
• Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora)
• Daruharidra (Berberis aristata)

Benefits - Herbs used in formulation of chandnadi vati, have the diuretic and cooling properties. These help to provide relief in the symptoms associated with urethritis like burning sensation during urination and frequent urge of urination.

Dosage – 2 tablets two times in a day.

2. PUNARNAVA CAPSULES

These capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of herb punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). This herbal product is 100% pure and free from any side effects.

Benefits - Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) has the great medicinal importance in ancient Ayurveda. This herb has antimicrobial activity thus it can fight against the bacteria which are main cause of urithritis. Its rejuvenating properties help to provide the relief in burning sensation and frequent urination.

Dosage – One capsule two times in a day.

3. CHANDERPRABHA VATI

Planet Ayurveda offers a wonderful product which is known as chanderprabha vati. It is an effective and amazing combination of 23 herbs which are very beneficial to manage the problem of urethritis and offers various other health benefits.

• Shilajit (Asphaltum)
• Guggul (Comniphora mukul)
• Sharkara (Sugar)
• Karpoor (Cinnamomum camphora)
• Vacha (Acorus calamus)
• Mustak (Cyprus rotundus)
• Haridra (Curcuma longa)
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
• Chavya (Piper chaba)
• Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)
• Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis)
• Maricha (Piper nigrum)
• Pippali (Piper longum)
• Sarjikashaar (Sodium carbonate)
• Yavkshaar (Potasium carbonate)
• Saindhav lavan (Rock salt)
• Suvarchal lavan (Sodium sulphate)
• Vida lavan (Black salt)
• Danti (Baliospermum montanum)
• Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
• Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala)
• Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)

Benefits - Herbs used in the formulation of chanderprabha vati have calming effect on the body. These herbs support the good urinary health both in the case of males and females.

These also help to provide relief in the symptoms associated with urethritis like burning sensation during urination and frequent urge of urination.

Dosage – 2 tablets two times in a day.

4. KAISHORE GUGGUL

Herbal formulations for urethritis by Planet Ayurveda offers an effective product which is named as kaishore guggul. This herbal product is an amazing blend of various herbs which are given below:-

• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis),
• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica),
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula),
• Guggul (Commniphora mukul),
• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia),
• Ginger (Zingiber officinale),
• Black pepper (Piper nigrum),
• Long pepper (Piper longum),
• Vidanga (Embelia ribes),
• Red Physic nut (Baliospermum montanum)
• Indian jalap (Ipomoea turpethum)

Benefits – Kaishore guggul is combination of various herbs which are very beneficial to manage the problem of urethritis in a natural way. These herbs help to balance the three doshas in body (vata, pitta and kapha). They herbs also have antimicrobial activity thus they can fight against the bacteria which are main cause of urethritis.

Dosage – 2 tablets two times in a day.

5. TRINPANCHMOOLGHAN VATI

Trinpanchmool is also an effective herbal formulation for urethritis by Planet Ayurveda. This herbal product contain herbs Kush (Desmostachya bipinnata), Darbh (Imperata cylindrica), Kaas (Saccharum spontaneum), Saar (Saccharum munja), Ikshu (Saccharum officinarum) which are diuretic and cooling in nature. They also help to provide the relief in the symptoms associated with urethritis like difficulty in urination and also support the good health of urinary system.

Dosage – 2 tablets two times in a day.