Evaluation of the Therapeutic Efficacy of Gudaamalaki Kashayam in the Management of Urinary Tract Infection - A Case Report

Mutrakrichhram is a common urological disorder characterised by pain, a burning sensation, difficulty, and increased frequency of urination. Urinary tract infection is one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide. Globally, about 150 million people develop UTI every year. In Ayurveda, UTI closely correlates with Mutrakrichhram, especially Pittaja Mutrakrichhram. Pittaja Mutrakrichhram manifests predominantly with Daha, Pita-Varna Mutrata and Trsna, closely resembling lower urinary tract infection in contemporary medicine. Ayurveda emphasises Pittashamana and Mutrala drugs for their Pittahara, Sheethaveerya, Dahahara and Mutrala properties. In this a 55-year-old male was suffering from burning and painful micturition for 2 weeks and increased frequency during nighttime. Gudaamalaki Kashayam was administered for 15 days and found to be a reduction in all of his symptoms. Gudaamalaki Kashayam possesses Tikta Kashaya Rasa, Laghu Ruksha Guna, Sheeta Veerya and Madhura Vipaka, and it effectively pacifies the aggravated Pita by reducing burning micturition and yellowish discolouration of urine.