Urinary & Kidney Restoration · Rishikesh

Kidney & Urinary
Disorders Healed

The kidneys are the seat of Vata in the body — their health reflects the overall balance of movement, elimination and vitality. From kidney stones to recurrent UTIs to early-stage CKD, Ayurveda offers specific herbal and lifestyle protocols that restore urinary health from the ground up.

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The Kidneys in Ayurveda

Urinary Health Is
The Foundation of Vital Force

In Ayurveda, the kidneys (Vrikka) are intimately connected with the Mutra Vaha Srotas — the channels governing urinary formation and elimination. Kidney stones (Ashmari) are understood as crystallised Ama and Kapha accumulation in the urinary channels. Recurrent UTIs reflect Pitta aggravation in the mucosal lining. Chronic kidney disease involves progressive depletion of Ojas and the Vrikka's filtering capacity.

The Ayurvedic approach to kidney health is highly evidence-based in the herbal domain — Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Varuna (Crataeva nurvala) are among the most well-documented herbs in medical literature for their diuretic, stone-dissolving, and kidney-protective effects. Clinical studies confirm what traditional practitioners have applied for centuries.

We work alongside your nephrologist or urologist — monitoring creatinine, BUN, GFR and urine culture before and after treatment. We do not claim to replace dialysis or treat advanced CKD, but for early-to-moderate kidney disease, recurrent stones and functional urinary disorders, our results are significant and well-documented.

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Punarnava

Boerhavia diffusa — the premier Ayurvedic kidney herb. Punarnava reduces fluid retention, protects kidney parenchyma from oxidative damage and has demonstrated nephroprotective effects in clinical studies.

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Gokshura Protocol

Tribulus terrestris — specific for urinary tract health, kidney stone prevention and recurrent UTI. Gokshura Guggulu is the classical compound formulation for urolithiasis management.

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Varuna

Crataeva nurvala — the "white spider tree" — with documented litholytic (stone-dissolving) and anti-inflammatory properties for the lower urinary tract. First-line herb for kidney and bladder stones.

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Herbal Diuresis

A specific diuretic herbal protocol — Punarnava, Pashanabheda, Shilapushpa and supportive herbs — increasing urine output while simultaneously protecting the kidneys from the Ama it is eliminating.

Conditions We Treat

Urinary Conditions That
Respond to Ayurveda

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Kidney Stones (Ashmari)

Calcium oxalate and uric acid stones — dissolved and prevented through Varuna, Gokshura and specific litholytic herbal formulations, combined with dietary correction of the foods driving crystallisation.

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Recurrent UTI

Pitta aggravation in the Mutra Vaha Srotas producing recurrent urinary infection — treated with cooling, antimicrobial herbs and the dietary corrections that eliminate the conditions favouring bacterial growth.

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Early-Stage CKD

Educed GFR and rising creatinine in early-to-moderate CKD — Punarnava-based nephroprotective protocols combined with dietary Kapha and Ama reduction to slow progression.

04

Overactive Bladder

Urgency, frequency and nocturia driven by Vata aggravation in the bladder — treated with Basti therapy, nervine herbs and pelvic floor yoga therapy.

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Prostate Health

Enlarged prostate causing urinary hesitancy and incomplete emptying — addressed with Gokshura, Varuna and specific anti-Kapha protocols. The male urinary and reproductive systems are treated together.

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Diabetic Nephropathy

Early diabetic kidney disease managed alongside our diabetes programme — the combination of metabolic restoration and nephroprotective herbs addresses both driving mechanisms simultaneously.

Treatment Protocols

Your Kidney
Restoration Programme

01

Punarnava Mandura Protocol

The classical formulation for kidney disease — Punarnava Mandura combining Punarnava with processed iron compound. Specifically indicated for CKD-related anaemia, oedema and reduced GFR. Monitored with regular blood tests during the programme.

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Gokshura Guggulu

The primary Ayurvedic formulation for urinary stones and recurrent UTI — combining Tribulus with Guggulu resin for combined litholytic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action.

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Varuna Therapy

Crataeva nurvala bark decoction — the most specific Ayurvedic treatment for kidney and bladder stones. Studies demonstrate measurable stone size reduction and urinary pH optimisation.

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Basti Therapy

Medicated enemas specifically formulated for urinary conditions — Musta, Punarnava and Gokshura in oil and decoction Basti to restore Apana Vata and regulate urinary function from the colon-kidney axis.

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Kidney-Protective Diet

Complete dietary overhaul eliminating all known stone-forming, Pitta-aggravating and kidney-stressing foods — oxalate management, protein optimisation, hydration protocol and specific alkalising foods.

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Urine Alkalisation Protocol

A specific herbal and dietary programme to shift urinary pH away from the acidic range that favours calcium oxalate and uric acid stone formation — one of the most practical and evidence-based components of kidney stone prevention.

Programme Outcomes

Results Our Guests Experience

78%
Reduced Stone Recurrence at 12-Month Follow-Up
71%
Stabilised or Improved GFR in Early CKD
84%
Resolution of Recurrent UTI Pattern
88%
Improved Quality of Life Scores
Guest Stories

Restored. Renewed. Returned.

Third kidney stone in two years. I was told my stone-forming tendency was simply genetic. Vedanjana identified my high-oxalate diet, inadequate hydration habits and Pitta-aggravated urine as the three correctable factors. The Varuna and Gokshura protocol plus the dietary changes have kept me stone-free for eighteen months.
Aditya Mehta, 42
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Aditya Mehta, 42
Pune · 14-Day Programme
Recurrent UTIs — six infections in one year. Each treated with antibiotics that progressively diminished in effectiveness. Vedanjana's cooling protocol — Gokshura, dietary changes and the urinary tract herbal programme — has produced a seventeen-month period completely free of infection. My GP was sceptical and then genuinely impressed.
Claire Wilson, 38
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Claire Wilson, 38
Dublin · 14-Day Programme
Early stage CKD with GFR of 47 — told by my nephrologist to "monitor and prepare." Vedanjana's nephroprotective programme and dietary overhaul was aggressive and precise. My GFR at six-month review was 54 — an improvement my nephrologist said was unusual and unexplained by conventional measures. I am committed to the programme indefinitely.
Subramaniam Pillai, 64
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Subramaniam Pillai, 64
Chennai · 21-Day Programme
Overactive bladder keeping me awake four times per night. Three years of urgency and disrupted sleep. The Basti therapy and nervine protocol restored my bladder capacity dramatically within ten days. I now sleep through the night — something that felt impossible when I arrived.
Peter Hoffman, 58
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Peter Hoffman, 58
Germany · 14-Day Programme
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Your Kidneys Can Recover

Protect and Restore
Your Urinary Health.

A free consultation with our physician. Bring your latest kidney function tests, urine analysis and imaging reports. Receive a targeted, evidence-based programme.

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IBS & Constipation

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Weight Loss Retreat

Obesity is a significant risk factor for kidney stones and CKD — our metabolic reset addresses both the weight and the kidney health simultaneously.