Correspondence Address:
Dr.Yadav Dharmendra Ramhoshila Assistant Professor, Department of Dravyaguna vigyan. Shanti ayurvedic medical college and Hospital Majhauli, Ballia Uttar Pradesh. Email: me_dharmendrayadav@rediffmail.com Mobile No. 63942 95574
Date of Acceptance: 2025-06-03
Date of Publication:2025-06-20
Article-ID:AYU_143_06_25 https://ayuscript.com
Source of Support: NIL
Conflict of Interest: NIL
How To Cite This Article: Yadav D R, Critical review on Urinary System, Urine Formation, examination and Mutravikara in Ayurveda. AYUSCRIPT 2025;4(2):33-40 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/AYUSCRIPT.2025.4204
The Ayurvedic understanding of the urinary system, referred to as ‘Mootravaha Srotas’, represents a holistic and integrated framework that differs from, yet complements, modern anatomical and physiological interpretationsThis review explores these classical Ayurvedic concepts in light of modern physiology, comparing them with the structure and function of the urinary system as described in contemporary medicine—specifically renal filtration, tubular reabsorption, and urinary excretion. It finds several parallel notions, even though the language and frameworks differ. Moreover, the review details ancient diagnostic techniques, particularly the ‘Taila Bindu Pariksha’, an observational method where a drop of oil placed on urine is analyzed for its movement and spread—interpreted to assess the underlying doshic imbalance and disease prognosis. Importantly, this analysis underscores the value of integrating Ayurvedic insights with modern nephrology, suggesting that traditional principles could contribute to a more individualized and preventive approach to kidney and urinary tract disorders.
Key words: Mutra, Mutrashaya, Urinary System, Urine Formation and Urine examination
