• Dr. Shailesh Y.
• Dr. Shrilatha Kamath T.

ABSTRACT Nephrolithiasis or calculi formation in kidneys, is a common problem worldwide with prevalence of 7% in the adults, and ≥30% recurrence rate within 10years.The incidence of Nephrolithiasis is globally increasing with an estimated prevalence ranging up to 15%. During lifetime, approximately 7% of women and 13% of men will develop a kidney stone1. Ayurveda explains Mootrashmari( Kidney stones), Mootraghata( Kidney failure), Prameha ( Diabetes), Shukradosha(Disorders of semen ), Mootradosha (Urinary disorders) are commonest disorders occurring in basti( Urinary system)2. Mootrashmari is one of the Ashtamahagadha and regards as Antaka pratima( which is as severe as death)3. Scattered explanation of pathophysiology of Nephrolithiasis ( Mootrashmari) is available in different Ayurveda texts. Collection, Critical understanding and interpreting these scattered information is essential treasure for present day Ayurveda practice.

KEY WORDS: Nephrolithiasis, Mootrashmari, Pathophysiology, Review article.

"View of Ayurveda on Pathophysiology of Nephrolithiasis Vis-à-vis Mootrashmari – A review Article ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no.d393-d400, April-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2204351.pdf

"View of Ayurveda on Pathophysiology of Nephrolithiasis Vis-à-vis Mootrashmari – A review Article ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no. ppd393-d400, April-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2204351.pdf