Charaka Samhita - Weight Management (Sthaulya)
ॐSanskrit Text
स्थौल्ये लङ्घनं व्यायामो रूक्षाण्णं च।
✦English Translation
For weight management (Sthaulya/obesity): practice fasting (langhana), exercise regularly, and eat dry/light foods. Key herbs: Guggulu (metabolism), Triphala (elimination), Trikatu (digestive fire). Eat largest meal at noon when Agni is strongest. Avoid snacking, excessive sweet/oily foods, and daytime sleeping. Honey with warm water (never boil honey) aids fat metabolism.
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