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Langhana therapy is more indicated in winter season (shishira and hemanta) to maintain equilibrium. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/24][A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 14/11]<ref name=Hridaya/> In case of accumulation of toxic biological waste ([[ama]]) and in obese persons, lightening therapy (langhana) should be done daily. [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 14/10-11]<ref name=Hridaya/> The seasonal purification procedures play vital role in preservation of health and prevention of disease. | Langhana therapy is more indicated in winter season (shishira and hemanta) to maintain equilibrium. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/24][A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 14/11]<ref name=Hridaya/> In case of accumulation of toxic biological waste ([[ama]]) and in obese persons, lightening therapy (langhana) should be done daily. [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 14/10-11]<ref name=Hridaya/> The seasonal purification procedures play vital role in preservation of health and prevention of disease. | ||
==Importance in management of disease== | |||
Therapeutic fasting (upawasa) is indicated in mild vitiation of [[dosha]]. It stimulates digestive power ([[agni]]) and normal functions of [[vata]][[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 3/44] | Therapeutic fasting (upawasa) is indicated in mild vitiation of [[dosha]]. It stimulates digestive power ([[agni]]) and normal functions of [[vata]][[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 3/44] | ||