Urinary Tract Infection UTI

Burning urine, urgency, and lower belly pain often signal a urinary tract infection (UTI). Ayurveda calls it mutrakṛcchra, meaning painful urination, caused by pitta aggravation in the urinary system. When āma (toxins) and heat accumulate in the mutravaha srotas, the bladder becomes inflamed, leading to discomfort and frequent urges.

Common Causes of Urinary Tract Infection UTI

Dehydration and infrequent urination
Spicy, sour, or oily foods aggravating pitta
Holding the urge to urinate over time
Poor hygiene or infections from outside sources
Low agni causing āma and immune weakness

Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection UTI

Burning or pain while urinating
Frequent urge with little output
Foul-smelling or cloudy urine
Lower abdominal heaviness or discomfort
Mild fever, fatigue, or chills in some cases

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Urinary Tract Infection UTI

Cooling the urinary tract with herbs like gokṣura, guḍuchi, and coriander
Flushing infection with punarnavā and barley water
Balancing pitta through soothing diet and lifestyle
Using mutrakṛcchra hara kaṣāyas (urinary decoctions) to ease flow
Improving digestion and immunity with agni-boosting herbs