Langhana

Langhana is derived from the Sanskrit word Laghu, meaning lightness. Treatments, nourishment, lifestyle advices and herbs within this category breakdown undue tissues and wastes. They can increase Agni en in general cause lightness in the body.

It will be no surprise that this therapy can be administered in case of obesity, or toxins in your blood. Lack of appetite, a sign of diminished Agni, also benefits from this therapy. Broadly speaking, it is useful in cases of increased Kapha or Ama.

Qualities of the applied herbs and treatments are usually lightness, heat, sharpness, dryness, subtlety, roughness and mobility.

In daily life you can apply this therapy in different ways, by making little adjustments in your eating habits and lifestyle. For adding some sharp herbs like ginger or pepper to your meal is already a form of Langhana, as well as taking a walk on a windy or sunny day. Or simply do some intense workout to burn some fat.

AyurJoya can recommend different herbs with Langhana action. And treatments like Nasya, whereby Kapha and Ama are expelled from the head area through the nose. Most treatments mentioned under Rukshana and Svedana can also be used as reducing therapy.