Kidney is one of the major vital organs in the body maintaining the homoeostatis by regulating the excretion of the metabolites and waste products. The Ayurvedic classical texts have scrupulously described the various urological conditions and their treatment. After meticulous review of available literature it can be stated that the classification of various kidney diseases are very much similar to the modern science. Further, Acute and chronic nephritis, nephritic syndrome and uraemia can be co related with various Doshaj pathological urinary diseases. Similarly, resembling surgical conditions are also mentioned in Ayurvedic texts. In this manuscript sincere effort has been made to acquaint the reader with the wealth of knowledge available in Ayurvedic literature on the important subject of Urology. Hence, this review article will prove useful to Ayurvedic scholars and researchers in understanding Ayurvedic urology in better manner.

Keywords : Kidney disease, Vrukka, Ayurvedic Urology, Mootra rog, Basti vijnan.