Ayurvedic Treatment for Kidney Failure

Ayurveda has a completely different approach to treat kidney failure. Ayurveda says there are seven basic dhatus in human body namely Rasa, Rakta, Masa, Meda, Asthi, Majha & Shukra. The kidney as an organ is “Rakta” and “Meda” dhatus. The basic lies in treating this two dhatus if we have to treat kidneys. According to Ayurvedic Physiology, there are two waste materials in the body ‘ama’ and ‘kitta’. ‘Ama’ is a substance which is formed by undigested/fermented food which generally happens in any individual. ‘Kitta’ can be compared with waste which is removed from the body like sweat, feces, and urine. In Renal Impairment, Kapha dosha is vitiated. Especially, its type named Kledak Kapha, which moistens the ingested food and thus helps in the digestion process. Impairment of Apana Vayu, a type of vayu, will also impair the excretion of urine or cause urine retention. Pachaka Pitta, again a type of Pitta, produces the urine in the intestine and kidney just helps to excr