Stone Flower

1. Urolithiasis
Urolithiasis is the formation of stone (accumulation of hard, stony mass) in the bladder and urinary tract. In Ayurveda, it is known as Mutrashmari. Mutrashmari (renal calculi) is a condition of Vata-Kapha origin which causes Sanga (obstruction) in the Mutravaha Srotas (urinary system). Stone Flower gives relief in urolithiasis due to its Mutral (diuretic) property which increase urine flow. Stone Flower also helps balance the Kapha dosha, which further prevent the formation of renal calculi.

Tip for using Stone Flower Kada (Decoction) to manage Urolithiasis -
a. Take a few Stone Flower and grind them.
b. Mix in 2 cups of water.
c. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes or until it reduces to 1⁄4th of the original quantity.
d. Filter this decoction.
e. Take 10-15 ml of this lukewarm decoction twice a day or as directed by a physician to get quick relief from the symptoms of Urolithiasis.

2. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is described under the broad term of Mutrakcchra in Ayurveda. Mutra means ooze, krichra means painful. Thus, dysuria or painful urination is called as Mutrakcchra. This condition occurs due to an imbalance of Vata and Kapha dosha. Stone Flower helps manage UTI due to its Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter) and Kashaya (astringent) properties. These properties helps balance the Kapha dosha, which further prevent the condition of dysuria and painful urination in case of Urinary tract infection (UTI).


3. Asthma
The main Doshas involved in Asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passages. This causes difficulty in breathing and wheezing sounds from the chest. This condition is known as Swas Roga (Asthma). Stone Flower helps manage Asthma due to its Kapha-Vata balancing properties. These properties also help remove the obstruction in the respiratory pathways, thereby making breathing easy.

Tip for using Stone Flower to manage Asthma -
a. You can use stone Flower as a spice to get relief from the symptoms of Asthma.

1. Stone Flower as Spice
You can use stone Flower as a spice in your daily diet to get relief from the symptoms of asthma.

2. Stone Flower Kada (Decoction)
a. Take some Stone Flower and grind them.
b. Mix it with 2 cups of water.
c. This mixture is then boiled for 10 to 15 minutes or until it is reduced to 1⁄4th of its original quantity.
d. Filter this cup of decoction.
e. Take 10-15 ml (or as directed by a physician) of this lukewarm decoction twice a day to get quick relief from the symptoms of urolithiasis.