Varuna (Cratevanurvala Buch-Ham.) belongs to the family Capparaceae is used therapeutically for various ailments since ancient times. It is considered to be one of the holly and sacred trees in India. Varuna has bitter (Tikta) , astringent (Kashaya) taste (Rasa), its Vipaka is Katu with Ushna Veerya. It alleviates Kapha, vatadoshas, but aggravates pitta dosha mainly due to ushnaveerya. Varuna is one such plant which is being used in ‘Ayurveda’ mainly for the management of Urolithiasis (Ashmarighana ) , Diuretic action (mutrajana ).In deed it has many other actions as well. The review basically emphasize on the documentation of Varuna as a whole to have a proper understanding of its action not only in terms of its action on urinary system but also on other areas as well thus providing a comprehensive data for researcher to excel themselves in exploring various aspects of Varuna for its therapeutic use.
