Vrukshoolantak Vati - Support for Renal Comfort, Urinary Health & Mutravaha Srotas Balance

Vrukshoolantak Vati is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation used for supporting kidney health, urinary tract comfort, and balancing aggravated Vata-Pitta in the Mutravaha Srotas.
Depending on classical reference and manufacturer, this vati may include herbs like Gokshura, Punarnava, Varuna, Pashanbheda, Yavakshar, Shilajit, Darbha, and other Mutravirechaniya dravyas, all known for their Mutrasangrahaniya, Ashmarighna, and Shoolahara effects.

Whether used as a daily urinary wellness support or during specific discomforts such as burning micturition, renal colic or water retention, Vrukshoolantak Vati offers a plant-based, holistic approach.

Reference: 

रसतंत्रसार व सिद्धप्रयोग संग्रह द्वितीय खंड, अस्मारि, ३   

Key Benefits

• Supports normal kidney function
• Helps reduce burning sensation during urination
• Assists in balancing fluid retention and swelling
• Traditionally used in renal colic & urinary discomfort
• Aids the natural cleansing of the urinary system
• May help prevent Ama accumulation and crystal formation
• Supports Mutravaha Srotas health
• Helps maintain electrolyte balance naturally
• Useful in Vata-Pitta aggravation in urinary pathways

Key Ingredients

Sauvarchan lavan, Shajikhar, Navsadar, Yavakshar, Shuddha Tankan, Hing, Akkalkara, Pippermint, Bhavana with kumari (Ingredients may vary slightly as per classical reference or manufacturer).

How to Use

• General Dose: 1–2 tablets, once or twice daily, after meals with warm water or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician
• For Acute Discomfort: 2 tablets, 2–3 times a day, with lukewarm water or Punarnava Kwath (only on practitioner advice)
• For Maintenance: 1 tablet twice daily for urinary wellness

Safety & Precautions

• Not recommended during pregnancy
• Use with caution in patients with low potassium levels or chronic dehydration
• Avoid in severe kidney failure without physician supervision
• Keep away from children
• Store in cool, dry place
• Monitor blood pressure if the patient is sensitive to diuretics
• Recommend consulting a practitioner if symptoms persist for more than a week

PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE (CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE)

Dosha-Based Indications

• Vata Predominance: Renal colic (Vrukka Shoola), Dysuria with pain, Frequent yet low-volume urination, Lower abdominal cramps
• Pitta Predominance: Burning micturition, Yellowish urine, inflammation, Mutrakrichha with heat sensation, UTI tendency (adjunct support)
• Kapha Predominance : Water retention, swelling, Heaviness in the lower abdomen, Slow urine flow, Crystal/sediment-prone urine

Recommended Combinations (As per clinical requirement)

Ideal Patient Profile

• Individuals with urinary discomfort (pain, burning, slow flow)
• People prone to kidney stone formation
• Those with Vata-Pitta aggravation in urinary pathways
• Patients with mild to moderate oedema
• Office workers with low water intake
• Individuals on a high-salt diet or hot-pungent foods

Contraindications / Use With Care

• Pregnant or lactating women
• Severe renal failure (CKD stage 4–5)
• Patients on diuretic medication — monitor electrolytes
• Patients with low BMI & dryness (excess Vata)—use with ghee or milk
• Hyperacidity (depending on formulation)

Practitioner Tip:

Evaluate the patient's Mutra Pariksha (colour, quantity, frequency, sediments, odour).
Vrukshoolantak Vati works best when combined with:

• Adequate hydration
• Low-salt diet
• Avoiding excess heat-producing foods (Pitta patients)
• Regular follow-up in stone-prone individuals

Use for minimum 4–6 weeks for functional urinary issues; longer for chronic cases, depending on pathology.

Check Sensory Markers (Organoleptic Characteristics)

• Colour: Brown to dark brown or greyish, depending on Shilajit/Kshar content
• Odour: Mild herbal / earthy with slight mineral note
• Taste: Kashaya, Tikta, with slight alkaline note if Kshara is used
• Texture: Smooth, well-compressed tablets; no cracks
• Solubility: Should disintegrate within 15–25 minutes in warm water (approx.)

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.