2. Inner medulla

Cortex contain numerous functional units of kidney called “Nephron”

FUNCTION OF KIDNEY

1. Regulation of water contents of body
2. Regulation of electrolyte in body
3. Maintenance of normal acid base equilibrium
4. Excretion of water metabolic products, toxic substance & drug
5. Hormonal &metabolic function

Ayurvedic Concept

The Mootravah Strota’s deals with the urinary system. It is closely related to mndog–jlog–jDrog&Losnog&vUuog L=¨r. “Urine” is reckoned as one of the 3 major ey of body, which depends on the condition of vUuog L=¨r & Ìkrq.

o`Dd  : o`Dd   are kidneys & considered as ewy of esn¨og L=¨r.

Sushruta describes :

• o`Dd is formed from jDr &esn izlkn Òkx.
• o`Dd dVh are ewy of esn¨og L=¨r  but cfLr (bladder) & o{Æ are ewy of ew×kog L=¨r  where O;ku okr  absorbs the wanted material & viku okr excrete the unwanted substances
• The O;ku okr circulates to kidney & viku okr discharges the urine by selective filtration.

In bladder, dVq jl of urine stimulates the act of micturation, bought about by viku okr

Our unhealthy sedentary life style is making us prone to various diseases including kidney. One of the major health issue which is being faced by people is Renal failure where kidneys are unable to flush out Ama(Toxin) & other impurities from Rakta Dhatu(blood).

Wrong dietary choices, stress & improper lifestyle habits make it difficult for already over burdened excretory system to remove toxin efficiently. Kidney stone, renal failure, blood in urine, protein in urine, high urea & cret level are some of problems which are outcome of toxin accumulation in kidney.

A healthy diet, drinking adequate water, exercising, obesity on check, avoiding habits like Smoking, alcohol intake & prevention from using pain killers can help us to prevent kidney disorders.

Ayurveda plays a vital role in preventing renal diseases & keeping renal tissue healthy.

There are several effective herbs which can not only strengthen & rejuvenate the renal cells but also prevent kidney diseases.

Ayurveda has given prime importance to ew×kog L×k¨r & ew×kog L×k¨rl fodkj. When diseased, people produce symptom such as increased or decreased urine production, painful micturation & many others.

Drugs like Jambu, Amrabeej reduce the increased  flow of urine considered as Mutrasangrahaneeya Dravya, whereas drugs like Ikshu, Gokshura increase the flow of urine known as Mutravirechaneeya. Drugs like Padma, utpal provide normal color to urine known as Mutravirajaneeya. Ashmarighna Dravya like Pashanbheeda break down the calculi & remove them through urine.

Here are some Ayurvedic herbs that act on urinary system of body.

1. Punarnava- it is natural diuretic, which also has anti inflammatory & rejuvenating properties.
2. Gokshura- Natural diuretic, used to treat UTI & burning sensation during urination,
3. Palash- It is cool in nature & help in regulating urine flow. Also helpful in relieving burning sensation during urination.
4. Varun- natural diuretic which promotes regular urination & has been found to be very effective in treating kidney stones & other renal disorder. It also purifies blood & strength function of Mutravah Strotas.
5. Chandan- It helps our body to keep cool & fighting microbes. It has natural anti microbial properties & relieve kidney infection.

In today’s growing modern world where everything is becoming mechanical & chemical, it is important for us to remain in contact with nature & natural herbs for protecting our body from various diseases. And for this there can be no better option than ayurveda. Ayurveda not only just deals with medicines but infact it shows us the way to live a healthy disease free life.