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In the context of India, Ashmari (urolithiasis) is prevalent, with an expectancy of 12% in a total population reported to be prone to urinary stones. Of this 12%, 50% of the population are severely affected by renal damage, which even leads to a loss of kidneys. However, due to variations in socio-economic status and geographic locations, the prevalence and incidence have changed in different regions over the years. Dietary habits (westernized dietary habits and less fluid intake), as well as climatic factors (hot temperature and many hours of exposure to sunshine) play a crucial role in the development of stones. Other diseases, especially metabolic syndrome, may also contribute to urinary tract stones.Detailed description of Ashmari is the specific contribution of AcharyaSushruta and he included it in the "Eight Mahagada". It may be owing to its potentiality to disturb the anatomy and physiology of urinary system. Total 30 patients with classical signs and symptoms with confirmed diagnosis by USG of KUB were treated in two divided groups for 60 days. 15 patients were treated with TiladiKshara, 250mg 1 capsule twice daily orally, 15 patients were treated with SwadanstradiKwath, 24 ml twice daily orally After completion of trial for 60 days, it was observed that TiladiKsharahas provided highly significant relief in pain in abdomen, burning micturition, hematuria, dysuria, frequency micturition whereas SwadanstradiKwathhas provided highly significant relief in pain in abdomen, burning micturition, hematuria, dysuria, frequency micturition. After careful observation it can be concluded that TiladiKsharapossesses the properties to disintegration and expulsion of stone and can produce better relief in signs and symptoms of Ashmari than SwadanstradiKwath.