A BRIEF REVIEW ON ANTIUROLITHIATIC POTENTIAL OF TRADITIONALLY USED MEDICINAL PLANTS FROM UTTARAKHAND HIMALAYAS
AbstractUrolithiasis, commonly known as kidney stone disease, is a prevalent and painful condition resulting from the formation of calculi in the urinary system. This review aims to elucidate the antiurolithiatic properties of medicinal plants, focusing on urolithiasis and stone formation mechanisms. The ethnopharmacological approaches to managing kidney stones highlight the historical and cultural significance of using medicinal plants. Focusing on the ethnobotanical practices in Uttarakhand, it provides a comprehensive list of plants traditionally employed for kidney stone treatment. Specific emphasis is given to the medicinal plants of prime importance, detailing their phytochemical properties and therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, it reviews global studies on kidney stone treatment, emphasizing pharmacological research and clinical evidence supporting the use of these plants. The interrelation between urolithiasis and non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, is explored to underline the broader health implications.
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IJPSR
Aanchal Arya, Tirath Kumar *, Swati Rana and Ankit Kumar
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sir J. C Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.
tirath.kamboj@gmail.com
29 May 2024
02 August 2024
25 October 2024
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.15(12).3430-41
01 December 2024
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