Varuna Vati
Varuna - Crataeva nurvala
Varuna Vati is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Varuna bark powder fortified with Varuna decoction. Varuna is a well known Ayurvedic herb traditionally used for urinary health, healthy urine flow and support in conditions associated with urinary stone formation.
- Botanical name
- Crataeva nurvala
- Product form
- Tablet / Vati
- Pack size
- 90 Vati
- Approx. weight per Vati
- 500 mg
- Route
- Oral
Overview
Varuna Vati is a simple, single herb Ayurvedic preparation made using Varuna bark powder and its decoction. Varuna has been used traditionally in Ayurveda for supporting the urinary system and maintaining comfortable urinary function.
It is particularly valued in Ayurvedic practice when there is a tendency towards urinary discomfort, reduced urine flow or urinary stone formation.
Traditional Ayurvedic Perspective
In Ayurveda, Varuna is traditionally associated with Mutravaha Srotas, the pathways involved in urinary function. It is described as Mutrala, supporting normal urine flow, and Ashmarighna, traditionally used in the management of urinary calculi.
Varuna is also considered Shothahara, and is traditionally used when swelling or discomfort is associated with urinary conditions.
Ayurvedic Actions
- Mutrala
- Supports normal urination and healthy urinary flow.
- Ashmarighna
- Traditionally used in Ayurvedic care of urinary-calculus conditions.
- Shothahara
- Supports healthy fluid balance and helps maintain comfort when swelling is present.
Traditionally Used To Support
- Healthy urinary function
- Maintain normal urine flow
- For urinary stone tendency
- For urinary tract and bladder wellbeing
Composition & Botanical Identity
Varuna
- Botanical name
- Crataeva nurvala
- Family
- Capparaceae
- Common names
- Varuna, Baruna, Three-leaved Caper
- Part used
- Stem bark
Preparation
- Varuna stem bark powder
- Varuna stem bark decoction
This is a single-herb preparation, with both components derived from Varuna.
Suggested Dosage
Two Vati twice daily with water, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep the container tightly closed after use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Ayurveda References
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. I — Varuṇa (Stem Bark)
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India identifies Varuṇa as the stem bark of Crataeva nurvala and provides official standards for the raw drug.
Research Highlights
Varuna and Urinary Calculi
Preclinical study · Experimental urolithiasis model
Preparation
Researchers studied a decoction of Crataeva nurvala in an experimental model of urinary stone formation.
Finding
The study reported favourable effects on experimental stone formation and urinary parameters, supporting further investigation of Varuna in urinary-calculus care.
This was an animal study using a specific Varuna preparation, so the findings should not be taken as clinical proof that Varuna Vati treats kidney or urinary stones.
Reference
Agarwal S, Gupta SJ, Saxena AK, Gupta N, Agarwal S.
Urolithic property of Varuna (Crataeva nurvala): An experimental study.
AYU. 2010;31(3):361–366.
PMID: 22131740
DOI: 10.4103/0974-8520.77161
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