Changes

=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===

In the earlier chapter on eight undesirable bodily features, the focus of the study was on two of the most undesirable kinds - sthula (obesity) and krusha (too thin/skinny/emaciated). The present chapter deals with types of treatments suitable for both body types as well as other similar pathologies. There are four types of pathologies described in Ayurveda: atipravrutti (excessive elimination), sanga (obstruction), sira granthi (tumor/varicosity), and vimarga gamana (improperly directed circulation). A disease could be of any of these four pathology types, but its affliction could manifest in different forms depending upon the unique body constitution of the patient and combination of doshas, dhatus, mala, etc., explained in prior chapters. To tackle such afflictions, Ayurveda describes six types of therapeutic measures: Langhana (reduction), Brimhana (nourishing), Rukshana (drying), stambhana (astringent/styptic), Snehana (oleation), and Swedana (sudation). In the case of excessive discharge of anything from the body, Stambhana (a procedure that slows or stops the discharge) is advised. While in the case of obstructions, Langhana, Swedana, or Rukshana are advised. In cases of excessively vitiated dosha, Langhana (reducing therapy) is indicated to bring the elevated dosha to a state of equilibrium, whereas in a case of degeneration, Brimhana (nourishing therapy), Snehana (oleation) are prescribed. The Snehana and Swedana therapies are described in detail in thirteenth and fourteenth chapters of this section respectively. This chapter describes remaining four therapies like Langhana, Brimhana, Stambhana, and Rukshana.

In the earlier chapter on eight undesirable bodily features, the focus of the study was on two of the most undesirable kinds - ''sthula'' (obesity) and ''krisha'' (too thin/skinny/emaciated). The present chapter deals with types of treatments suitable for both body types as well as other similar pathologies. There are four types of pathologies described in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]: ''atipravritti'' (excessive elimination), ''sanga'' (obstruction), ''sira granthi'' (tumor/varicosity), and ''vimarga gamana'' (improperly directed circulation). A disease could be of any of these four pathology types, but its affliction could manifest in different forms depending upon the unique body constitution of the patient and combination of ''doshas, dhatus, mala,'' etc., explained in prior chapters. To tackle such afflictions, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] describes six types of therapeutic measures: ''Langhana'' (reduction), ''Brimhana'' (nourishing), ''Rukshana'' (drying), ''Stambhana'' (astringent/styptic), ''Snehana'' (oleation), and ''Swedana'' (sudation). In the case of excessive discharge of anything from the body, ''Stambhana'' (a procedure that slows or stops the discharge) is advised. While in the case of obstructions, ''Langhana, Swedana,'' or ''Rukshana'' are advised. In cases of excessively vitiated ''dosha, Langhana'' (reducing therapy) is indicated to bring the elevated ''dosha'' to a state of equilibrium, whereas in a case of degeneration, ''Brimhana'' (nourishing therapy) and ''Snehana'' (oleation) are prescribed. The ''Snehana'' and ''Swedana'' therapies are described in detail in thirteenth and fourteenth chapters of this section respectively. This chapter describes remaining four therapies , i.e.,''Langhana, Brimhana, Stambhana,'' and ''Rukshana.''

===Sanskrit text, transliteration and english translation===

===Sanskrit text, transliteration and english translation===