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|title=Langhana
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|keywords=Langhana,Langhana in ayurveda,Langhana Meaning,charak samhita, Indian system of medicine, reducing therapy, lightening therapy
|keywords=Langhana,Langhana in ayurveda,Langhana Meaning,charak samhita, Indian system of medicine, reducing therapy, lightening therapy, fasting
|description=The therapy intended to lightness in body by removing accumulated wastes and toxins in it is termed as 'langhana'
|description=The therapy intended to lightness in body by removing accumulated wastes and toxins in it is termed as 'langhana'
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The therapy intended to lightness in body by removing accumulated wastes and toxins in it is termed as 'langhana'. It is also applied to denote therapeutic fasting.
The word ‘langhana’ represents therapeutic fasting, hunger or intentional starving.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, Langhana, Page 895</ref> In broader perspective, it includes the therapies intended for reducing or depleting or lightening the body components. This is one among the six basic treatment protocols in Ayurveda. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/4] This therapy is applied to reduce any abnormally increased body component and bring it back to normal level to maintain equilibrium. It is indicated in the abnormal accumulation of [[dosha]] ([[pitta]]/[[kapha]]/[[rakta]]), any waste product, state of [[dosha]] associated with [[ama]], and indigestion. Langhana therapy can be advised with or without any medication. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/12-13]
Langhana therapy is highly effective and increasingly popular in management of diseases due to overnutrition. The most popular forms of langhana therapy are fasting (upavasa) and exercise ([[vyayama]]). This article deals with various forms of langhana therapy in broader perspectives.
== More information ==
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|data1 = [[Chikitsa]] / [[Langhana]]
|label2 = Authors
|data2 =Dr.Aneesh E.G., Dr.Sujata Chaudhary, Dr.Yogesh S.Deole
|label3 = Reviewed and Edited by
|data3 = Basisht G.
|label4 = Affiliations
|data4 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre]], I.P.G.T.& R.A., Jamnagar
|label5 = Correspondence email:
|data5 = carakasamhita@gmail.com
|label6 = Date of first publication:
|data6 = April 1, 2021
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