Management of Chronic Renal Failure by Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

Abstract

Renal disorders are becoming more common in Indian population. Either due to frequent use of nephrotoxic drugs like NSAID, due to chronic persistent metabolic and life style disorders like DM and Hypertension the incidence of CRF has been raised. Chronic Renal Failure is defined as chronic, persistent progressive and irreversible loss of renal function with increased BUN. This disorder is common after 50 years of age. Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension often leads to CRF. The disease usually presents with loss of appetite, increased or decreased micturition, severe hypertension and anaemia. Ayurveda treatment can be better used for improving the renal function and postponing the need for dialysis. In Ayurveda, dietatics, haematenics, antihypertensives, sedatives, calcium suppliments, Rasayana drugs are commonly used in tbe management of this disease. Varunadi Kwatha, Chandraprabha Vati, Muniprabha Tablets, Punarnavadi Mandoora, Trinapanchamoola Kwatha, Gokshuradi Guggulu and Godanti Bhasma are commonly used. By Ayurveda treatment, renal function can be improved with associated increase in haemoglobin, Rasayana effect, correction of calcium metabolism and improving the strength of the patient. The present paper highlights the role of Ayurveda treatment in the management of CRF patients.