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|keywords=Langhana,Langhana in ayurveda,Langhana Meaning,charak samhita, Indian system of medicine, reducing therapy, lightening therapy
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|description=The therapy intended to lightness in body by removing accumulated wastes and toxins in it is termed as 'langhana'
 
|description=The therapy intended to lightness in body by removing accumulated wastes and toxins in it is termed as 'langhana'
 
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The therapy intended to lightness in body by removing accumulated wastes and toxins in it is termed as 'langhana'. It is also applied to denote therapeutic fasting.  
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The word ‘langhana’ represents therapeutic fasting, hunger or intentional starving.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, Langhana, Page 895</ref> In broader perspective, it includes the therapies intended for reducing or depleting or lightening the body components. This is one among the six basic treatment protocols in Ayurveda. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/4] This therapy is applied to reduce any abnormally increased body component and bring it back to normal level to maintain equilibrium. It is indicated in the abnormal accumulation of [[dosha]] ([[pitta]]/[[kapha]]/[[rakta]]), any waste product, state of [[dosha]] associated with [[ama]], and indigestion. Langhana therapy can be advised with or without any medication. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/12-13]
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Langhana therapy is highly effective and increasingly popular in management of diseases due to overnutrition. The most popular forms of langhana therapy are fasting (upavasa) and exercise ([[vyayama]]). This article deals with various forms of langhana therapy in broader perspectives.
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== More information ==
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# [[Langhanabrimhaniya Adhyaya]]
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|data1 = [[Chikitsa]] / [[Langhana]]
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|data2 =Dr.Aneesh E.G., Dr.Sujata Chaudhary, Dr.Yogesh S.Deole
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|label3 = Reviewed and Edited by
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|data3 = Basisht G.
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|data4 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre]], I.P.G.T.& R.A., Jamnagar
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|data5 = carakasamhita@gmail.com
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|data6 = April 1, 2021
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