Ayurveda considers the pathological condition of the patient
before curating the treatment approach. Any kind of disease is triggered in the body by the
blockage of certain specific channels called srotas and life energies or Doshas that make the
organ function. The Ayurvedic viewpoint of any disease is related to the
impediment in the channels (inner transport support of the body) or aggravation of life energies
or Doshas. The kidneys are the roots of Madovaha channels, which are channels of fat and blood
tissues. So, when there is any impairment in the functioning of these channels (conditions
related to fat and blood), the trigger is the dysfunction of the kidneys. Madhumeha or diabetes
is a well-known condition that prompts kidney disease.
The kidneys are linked to channels - Mutra Vaha Srotas (channels
that carry urine to and fro from the kidneys). Henceforth, deviation in the functioning of these
channels also results in kidney failure. You may experience swelling and shrinkage in the
kidneys if Mutra Vaha srotas may not accept and pass fluid properly.
Ayurveda has many potent herbs like Kaasni, Punarnava,
Gokshuradi to detoxify those blockages and reduce swelling while strengthening the kidney
function at the same time. A wide spectrum of procedures including herbal concoctions,
Panchakarma, aim to restore the filtering capacity of the kidneys to enforce natural elimination
of wastes like creatinine.