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Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the 16th leading cause of years of life of worldwide. Dhatwagnimandya and derangement in all dhatus and strotas play Major role in the pathogenesis of CKD. In CKD, dhatwagnimandya causes dhatuvaishamya ultimately leading to Ojo-Vikruti. Aims and Objectives- 1. To study the correlation between chronic kidney disease and dhatwagnimandya. 2. To study the correlation of chronic kidney disease and Ojo-vikruti. Material and Methods- An observational study was conducted in affiliated hospital. Sample size: 40. Data was obtained by assessing the sign and symptoms of dhatwagnimandya, ojo-vikruti and chronic kidney disease. Observation - The clinical features of CKD are correlated with dhatwagnimandya, Ojo-vikruti. Lakshanas of vitiation of Rasa dhatu Rasavaha srotas like Aruchi (Anorexia), Hrullas (Nausea), Tandra (Drowsiness/Fatigue), Angamard (Body ache), Pandutva (Anemia), Nasho Agnehe (loss of digestion Strength), Chardi (vomiting), Krushangata (weight loss) were observed. Ojo-vikruti lakshanas viz. gatra-sada, stabdh gurugatrata, vaat shoph, nidra, moha and glaani are correlated with sign and symptoms of CKD. Conclusion- It is concluded that there is correlation between dhatwagnimandya, ojo-vikruti and chronic kidney disease.