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Langhana therapies especially fasting is the first line of therapy in many disorders. It is advocated in the initial stage of following diseases.

*[[Jwara]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/139] can be treated with only fasting (langhana) [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 8/31] if it is associated with toxic metabolic waste ([[ama]]) or during the predominance of [[kapha]] or [[kapha]] and [[pitta]] [[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/284] The [[kapha]] predominant stage of chronic intermittent pattern of [[jwara]] can also be managed through reducing (langhana) therapies. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/295] The patients who are unsuitable for oleation and purificatory therapies are treated by langhana therapies. [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana 39/99]

*[[Jwara]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/139] can be treated with only fasting (langhana) [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 8/31] if it is associated with toxic metabolic waste ([[ama]]) or during the predominance of [[kapha]] or [[kapha]] and [[pitta]] [[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/284] The [[kapha]] predominant stage of chronic intermittent pattern of [[jwara]] can also be managed through reducing (langhana) therapies. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/295] The patients who are unsuitable for oleation and purificatory therapies are treated by langhana therapies. [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana 39/99]<ref name=Susruta/>

*Bleeding disorders (raktapitta) especially through the upper orifices (eyes, mouth and nose) as it is associated with [[pitta]] along with toxic biological waste (same [[pitta]]) and [[kapha]][[dosha]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 4/30]

*Bleeding disorders (raktapitta) especially through the upper orifices (eyes, mouth and nose) as it is associated with [[pitta]] along with toxic biological waste (same [[pitta]]) and [[kapha]][[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 4/30]

*Abdominal tumors (gulma) caused due to [[kapha]][[dosha]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 5/49]

*Abdominal tumors (gulma) caused due to [[kapha]][[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 5/49]

*Swelling associated with toxic biological waste ([[ama]]) [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/17]

*Noninfectious gastroenteritis (visuchika) [Cha.Sa.[Vimana Sthana]] 2/13]

*Noninfectious gastroenteritis (visuchika). [Cha.Sa.[Vimana Sthana]] 2/13]

*Vomiting (chchardi) as it is considered to be originating from the agitations of the [[dosha]]s in the stomach (amashaya) [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 20/20]

*Vomiting (chchardi) as it is considered to be originating from the agitations of the [[dosha]]s in the stomach (amashaya). [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 20/20]

*All diseases which originates from the stomach (amashaya) can be treated through fasting (langhana) [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 8/31]

*All diseases which originates from the stomach (amashaya) can be treated through fasting (langhana). [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 8/31]

*In all disorders of nutritive fluid ([[rasa]])[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 28/25] and the conditions affecting mouth and oral cavity [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/80]

*In all disorders of nutritive fluid ([[rasa]])[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 28/25] and the conditions affecting mouth and oral cavity. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/80]

*Bleeding hemorrhoids with [[kapha]] and [[pitta]] aggravation [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/176], Diabetes mellitus (prameha) caused by [[kapha]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 6/25], ulcers with [[kapha]] predominance [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 25/16], rhinitis of [[kapha]] origin (kaphaja pinasa) associated with heaviness and anorexia [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/149] Cardiac disorders [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/100] and diseases caused by the suppression of urge of vomiting [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/15]

*Bleeding hemorrhoids with [[kapha]] and [[pitta]] aggravation [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/176], Diabetes mellitus (prameha) caused by [[kapha]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 6/25], ulcers with [[kapha]] predominance [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 25/16], rhinitis of [[kapha]] origin (kaphaja pinasa) associated with heaviness and anorexia [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/149], Cardiac disorders [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/100] and diseases caused by the suppression of urge of vomiting. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/15]

*Mild aggravated [[dosha]] should be managed by fasting therapy (langhana) in case of diarrhea. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 19/19]

*In the prodormal stage of all varieties of erysipelas (visarpa). [A.S.Chikitsa Sthana 20/2] If erysipelas (visarpa) is caused with [[dosha]] in the state of incomplete transformation ([[ama]]) and is located in thorax and upper body parts ([[kapha]]sthana), fasting therapy (langhana) is beneficial. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/44]

*In the prodormal stage of all varieties of erysipelas (visarpa). [A.S.Chikitsa Sthana 20/2]<ref name=Sangraha/> If erysipelas (visarpa) is caused with [[dosha]] in the state of incomplete transformation ([[ama]]) and is located in thorax and upper body parts ([[kapha]]sthana), fasting therapy (langhana) is beneficial. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/44]

*Fissure in ano if associated with [[ama]] [Cha.Sa.[[Siddhi Sthana]] 6/63]

*Fissure in ano if associated with [[ama]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Siddhi Sthana]] 6/63]

*Indigestion caused due to [[ama]] (amajeerna) [Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana. 46/505]

*Indigestion caused due to [[ama]] (amajeerna). [Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana. 46/505]<ref name=Susruta/>

*Bloating in upper abdomen (anaha) caused by improperly digested food/product of improper digestion ([[ama]]), associated with stiffness in cardiac region, diseases of head and heaviness, retention of belching, common cold should be treated with fasting therapy (langhana). [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/26]

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 Langhana therapies especially fasting is the first line of therapy in many disorders. It is advocated in the initial stage of following diseases.
-*[[Jwara]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/139] can be treated with only fasting (langhana) [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 8/31] if it is associated with toxic metabolic waste ([[ama]]) or during the predominance of [[kapha]] or [[kapha]] and [[pitta]] [[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/284] The [[kapha]] predominant stage of chronic intermittent pattern of [[jwara]] can also be managed through reducing (langhana) therapies. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/295] The patients who are unsuitable for oleation and purificatory therapies are treated by langhana therapies.  [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana 39/99]
+*[[Jwara]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/139] can be treated with only fasting (langhana) [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 8/31] if it is associated with toxic metabolic waste ([[ama]]) or during the predominance of [[kapha]] or [[kapha]] and [[pitta]] [[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/284] The [[kapha]] predominant stage of chronic intermittent pattern of [[jwara]] can also be managed through reducing (langhana) therapies. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/295] The patients who are unsuitable for oleation and purificatory therapies are treated by langhana therapies.  [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana 39/99]<ref name=Susruta/>
-*Bleeding disorders (raktapitta) especially through the upper orifices (eyes, mouth and nose) as it is associated with [[pitta]] along with toxic biological waste (same [[pitta]]) and [[kapha]][[dosha]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 4/30]
+*Bleeding disorders (raktapitta) especially through the upper orifices (eyes, mouth and nose) as it is associated with [[pitta]] along with toxic biological waste (same [[pitta]]) and [[kapha]][[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 4/30]
-*Abdominal tumors (gulma) caused due to [[kapha]][[dosha]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 5/49]
+*Abdominal tumors (gulma) caused due to [[kapha]][[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 5/49]
 *Swelling associated with toxic biological waste ([[ama]]) [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/17]
-*Noninfectious gastroenteritis (visuchika) [Cha.Sa.[Vimana Sthana]] 2/13]
+*Noninfectious gastroenteritis (visuchika). [Cha.Sa.[Vimana Sthana]] 2/13]
-*Vomiting (chchardi) as it is considered to be originating from the agitations of the [[dosha]]s in the stomach (amashaya) [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 20/20]
+*Vomiting (chchardi) as it is considered to be originating from the agitations of the [[dosha]]s in the stomach (amashaya). [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 20/20]
-*All diseases which originates from the stomach (amashaya) can be treated through fasting (langhana) [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 8/31]
+*All diseases which originates from the stomach (amashaya) can be treated through fasting (langhana). [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 8/31]
-*In all disorders of nutritive fluid ([[rasa]])[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 28/25] and the conditions affecting mouth and oral cavity [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/80]
+*In all disorders of nutritive fluid ([[rasa]])[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 28/25] and the conditions affecting mouth and oral cavity. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 12/80]
-*Bleeding hemorrhoids with [[kapha]] and [[pitta]] aggravation [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/176], Diabetes mellitus (prameha) caused by [[kapha]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 6/25], ulcers with [[kapha]] predominance [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 25/16], rhinitis of [[kapha]] origin (kaphaja pinasa) associated with heaviness and anorexia [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/149] Cardiac disorders [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/100] and diseases caused by the suppression of urge of vomiting [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/15]
+*Bleeding hemorrhoids with [[kapha]] and [[pitta]] aggravation [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/176], Diabetes mellitus (prameha) caused by [[kapha]] [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 6/25], ulcers with [[kapha]] predominance [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 25/16], rhinitis of [[kapha]] origin (kaphaja pinasa) associated with heaviness and anorexia [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/149], Cardiac disorders [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/100] and diseases caused by the suppression of urge of vomiting. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/15]
 *Mild aggravated [[dosha]] should be managed by fasting therapy (langhana) in case of diarrhea. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 19/19]
-*In the prodormal stage of all varieties of erysipelas (visarpa). [A.S.Chikitsa Sthana 20/2] If erysipelas (visarpa) is caused with [[dosha]] in the state of incomplete transformation ([[ama]]) and is located in thorax and upper body parts ([[kapha]]sthana), fasting therapy (langhana) is beneficial. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/44]
+*In the prodormal stage of all varieties of erysipelas (visarpa). [A.S.Chikitsa Sthana 20/2]<ref name=Sangraha/> If erysipelas (visarpa) is caused with [[dosha]] in the state of incomplete transformation ([[ama]]) and is located in thorax and upper body parts ([[kapha]]sthana), fasting therapy (langhana) is beneficial. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/44]
-*Fissure in ano if associated with [[ama]] [Cha.Sa.[[Siddhi Sthana]] 6/63]
+*Fissure in ano if associated with [[ama]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Siddhi Sthana]] 6/63]
-*Indigestion caused due to [[ama]] (amajeerna) [Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana. 46/505]
+*Indigestion caused due to [[ama]] (amajeerna). [Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana. 46/505]<ref name=Susruta/>
 *Bloating in upper abdomen (anaha) caused by improperly digested food/product of improper digestion ([[ama]]), associated with stiffness in cardiac region, diseases of head and heaviness, retention of belching, common cold should be treated with fasting therapy (langhana). [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/26]