In a study conducted on 59 patients having poor digestive power, it is reported that the langhana therapies, fasting and digestive medicine, Zingiber officinale (shunthi), improves appetite, food intake and enthusiasm. It makes the body feel lighter and also aids in normal excretion of urine and feces. The digestive power influences the state of [[dosha]] in the absence of food. The body regains its normalcy once the vitiated [[dosha]] are in equilibrium state after digestion (paka).<ref>Rajani A, Vyas MK, Vyas HA. Comparative study of Upavasa and Upavasa with Pachana in the management of Agnisada. Ayu. 2010 Jul;31(3):351-4. doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.77166. PMID: 22131738; PMCID: PMC3221070.</ref> | In a study conducted on 59 patients having poor digestive power, it is reported that the langhana therapies, fasting and digestive medicine, Zingiber officinale (shunthi), improves appetite, food intake and enthusiasm. It makes the body feel lighter and also aids in normal excretion of urine and feces. The digestive power influences the state of [[dosha]] in the absence of food. The body regains its normalcy once the vitiated [[dosha]] are in equilibrium state after digestion (paka).<ref>Rajani A, Vyas MK, Vyas HA. Comparative study of Upavasa and Upavasa with Pachana in the management of Agnisada. Ayu. 2010 Jul;31(3):351-4. doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.77166. PMID: 22131738; PMCID: PMC3221070.</ref> |