Abstract

AYURVEDIC AND HERBAL REMEDIES FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS: RECENT PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES

Kamlesh Wadher*, Milind Umekar, Isha Wakde, Samiksha Upadhyay and Nikita Bhute

Abstract

Urinary tract infection is a common condition that arises when there is an infection in the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. The infection usually starts at the urethra and then goes up to the bladder and other parts of urinary tract like vagina in women. Mostly treatment of UTI’s includes, however, major disadvantages are cost of treatment and side effect which, includes nausea, diarrhea, light headedness, headache, dizziness and insomnia. The Ayurvedic and herbal treatments for urinary tract infection could be the alternative, which will help to control the bacteria, act as immunomodulator, helps to maintain the pH of the urine and also helps the renal system to excrete more toxins from the body and use as an adjuvant with allopathic medicines. There are many herbal plants mentioned in Ayurvedic texts that are used for urinary tract infection and classified as, Urinary antiseptic and anti-adhesion herbs, Bladder protective, Kidney care herbs. In the present review we have discussed recent progress and clinical studies based on herbs to assess their effectiveness in the treatment of urinary tract infections.

Keywords: Urinary tract infection, Antibiotic, Cystitis, Ayurveda, Herbal remedies.