| Keyword | Upavaasa |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | उपवासः इति भोजनपरित्यागः । सु.उ.३९/१३४ |
| Reference | S.U.39/133, C.Su.23/8 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – fasting ( as a religious act with abstinence from all sensual gratification ) |
| Implied Meaning | It is a type of S`hamana Chikitsaa ( pacifying treatment ). To observe fast or to be on restricted diet for a certain period to pacify aggravated Dosha and to convert the accumulated Aama is called Upavaasa. |
| Elaboration | It is mainly recommended in case of the Paachana ( digestion ) of excess Kapha Dosha . It creates lightness in the body. In Santarpan`ottha diseases ( developed due to excessive satiating ). It is one of the major modalities employed to pacify excessive Kapha and accumulated Aama ( undigested food ). |
| Synonyms | Langhana, Nirannataa |
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