What are urinary system disorders?
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are disorders affecting the various parts of the urinary system. It affects women more frequently than men due to basic anatomical differences. It can become a serious problem if the infection spreads to the kidneys. In Ayurveda, UTI is known as mutravahi sankraman. It can be treated with Ayurvedic herbs like Gokshura and Shatavari as well as Yogic practices. Ayurvedic therapy for urinary system disorders There are many herbs as well as other recommendations in Ayurveda to treat various disorders of the urinary system without any side effects. They are easily available and can be used by everyone. These disorders are mainly due to the Pitta dosha that governs these systems. Imbalances in this Dosha usually leads to a respiratory infection. • Shatavari: This herb has cooling properties that helps relieve inflammation due to Pitta imbalances. It helps in fighting bacteria that might be causing or aggravating the condition. • Purnanava and Gokshura: These he