Article: NARIKELA PUSHPA CHOORNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PITTAJA MOOTRAKRICHRA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO NON-SPECIFIC URINARY TRACT INFECTION: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.155149

Pages: 29-31

Author: Chetan M. Malagi *, RV Shettar

Abstract: Pittaja mootrakrichra is one among the eight types of mootrakrichra, which are having a signs and symptoms as that of Urinary tract infection. UTI is the fifth most common infectious diseases, accounts more than 9.5% of infections. The non-specific UTI is usually caused by Escherichia coli, which is derived from the intestinal flora. Less frequently caused by other organisms like Streptococci, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, etc. In Ayurveda, Mootrakrichra disease, its treatment and formulations are well explained, which are having a very good results in treating the disease from its root causes. One among such formulations is Narikela pushpa. The present case study is of 50 years old female subject reported to the OPD of Shri DGM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka, India, with the signs and symptoms of Pittaja mootrakrichra and laboratory investigations with positive Escherichia coli organism growth in the urine culture. Hence, Narikela pushpa choorna medication is planned in the management of Pittaja mootrakrichra.

Keyword: Mootrakrichra, UTI, Escherichia coli. Narikela pushpa choorna.