AERVA LANATA: A PROMISING MEDICINE FOR UROLITHIASIS IN FUTURE
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https://doi.org/10.55197/qjmhs.v4i4.173Keywords:
aerva lanata, pashana beda, ashmari, antiurolithiaticAbstract
Urinary disorders are treated with Aerva lanata (Linn) in southern parts of india as a source of pashana Beda (Stone breaker). Most of the Ayuerveda and siddha practioner in south india used this plant towards urinary disorders like Ashmari (Urinari calculi) Moothra krichra (Dysuria), Mootravikara. The plant has been studied for its antiurolithiatic property from many years. The various part of this plant has been demonstrated for its antiurolithiatic activity in the form of various extracts in many scientific research. Many secondary metabolites has been reported in this plant such as alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. Preferably the aerial parts of the plant has enriched phytoconstituents. Among the various extract the aqueous extract of this plant was potent in dissolving kidney stones has been proved in many study. The plant has been reported to contain quercitin and betulin which has antiurolithiatic action associated by diuretic activity. Further the study has not been converted as medicine to be utilised by human by different dosage forms. If it is effectively subjected to formulation it will be a promising medicine for the treatment of kidney stone in near future wihout any complicated medication and surgery.
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