Abstract

OVERVIEW ON SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UROLITHIASIS

P. Thenmozhi*, S. Prasanna Saravana Guru, M. Kannan, P. Sathiyarajeswaran

ABSTRACT

Urolithiasis, which is referred to as the process of formation of calculi (singular calculus) in the urinary system. Urinary stones affect 10–12% of the population in industrialized countries. The use of plant products with claimed uses in the traditional systems of medicine assumes importance. Herbal medicines have several phyto-constituents and exert their beneficial effects on urolithiasis by multiple mechanisms. In siddha system of medicine the prime choice is given to the selection of medicinal herbs for both prevention and treatment. The medicinal plants that has the potency to interrupt in the stone formation as well as efficacy to break the already existing stones are preferred. The plants that has a diuretic property can wash out the residues and deposits of stone in the kidney and urinary tract. Also prevents the further formation of calculus. The plants that has the above properties and possess effective Anti-Urolithiatic Activity and Diuretic Activity are discussed.

Keywords: Urolithiasis, Calculi, Siddha, Diuretic.