Abstract
Objective - Ayurveda is the oldest keen knowledge of life sciences, cure and healthcare. The sutras in samhita have to be enlightened in term of modern sciences. This article presents simplified yet scientific decoding of the sign of proper Langhana mentioned in Charak samhita. Methods - Several studies by researchers available on website as Pub med, Google scholar, Scopus, collected to explain different sign of proper Langhana (Fasting) and detail review of different Ayurveda literatures to explore Samyak Langhan Lakshan. Conclusion- fating have a direct and good effect on gastrointestinal colonial bacteria, gastrointestinal reflex, kidney function, hypertension, obesity, mental condition, thermal homeostasis of skin, eating behavior, BMI, Ghrelin hormone and glycogen metabolism. Those all factor is responsible to present the proper sign of complete Langhan.
Publisher
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
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