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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

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In the earlier chapter on eight undesirable body 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 conditions as well as other similar pathologies. There are four types of pathologies described in [[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 [[dosha]], [[dhatu]], [[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) 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]].

In the earlier chapter on eight undesirable body 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 conditions as well as other similar pathologies. There are four types of pathologies described in [[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 [[dosha]], [[dhatu]], [[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) 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]].

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==Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation==

==Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation==

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