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Cannabis sativa belongs to the family Cannabinaceae and has notable medicinal properties as it is used as for psychoactive effects. Cannabis which contains CBD and THC exhibits a range of potential therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anxiolytic and neuroprotective properties. Methanolic extracts of Cannabis sativa were obtained through reflux extraction to perform further experiments. Various experimental tests were carried out to understand the physicochemical, fluorescence properties of Cannabis sativa. HPTLC and phytochemical profiles were also obtained. Preliminary phytochemical analysis showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, Tannins, Phenols and steroids. Microscopy of the sample powder showed the presence of starch, stigma shaped papillae and Calcium oxalate crystals. HPTLC profiling showed 9 bands of a pattern unique to Cannabis sativa. The Cannabis sativa showed antidiabetic and anti oxidant activity when bioautography was done.

Langhana is one of the treatment procedures that mentioned in the main General Medicine text in Ayurveda. In context of Ayurveda health is balance condition of the Vata Pitta and Kapha in internal environment of the body. To maintain the good health this balancing state has to be maintain. Hence all drugs, procedures and behavioural modification which are mentioned in the Ayurveda is mainly based on this concept. There are 10 different measures are included in langhana and all the common in revising lightness in body. Mostly disease due to over nutrition or nourished will subjected to langhana treatment. As per the given criteria Langhana mostly apply on Kapha and Pitta vitiated disease on aggravated state but Vata. In Charaka Samhitha langhana procedure is explained in detail with several chapters. Therefore, applying with understanding of appropriate condition and accurate procedure Langhana might be remarkable treatment in various pathological condition in current world. KEY WORD: Langhana, Charaka Samhita, Fasting INTRODUCTION Charaka Samhita is the purist and oldest text related to the general medicine in Ayurveda medical system. The content of the text is more specific and informative in particular point of view having multiple dimensions. In accordance to critical view, it bares three perspectives in explaining same fact as normal meaning of the word itself, subjective meaning and philosophical or conceptual meaning. The phonetic meaning of the Langhana related to derived root of laṅgha that bares one of the meanings of motion (gati) or stretching out (Abhyankar, 2012 ). The subjective meaning of the langhana is the procedures or a substance which create lightness in the body Ca.Su.22.9. The prominent role of the Langhana is one of the therapeutic measures that was mentioned by the Charakachrya which Brimhana, (nourishing), Rukshana (drying) Snehana (oleation), Swedana (sudation) and Stambhana (styptic) are the rest Ca.Su.22.4 (Dash, 2021 reprint ). In Ayurveda system there are similar meaning words for langhana: Anasana, apatarpaṇa, laghubhojana and upavasa and laṅghana as upavasa is found in another Samhita. There are number of references has found related to the word Langhana in Charaka Samhitha. Fifty-seven (57) and forty- one (41) references found in original (mula) and commentary (vayakya) respectively. On the basis of these reference langahana mostly refers to intermittent fasting. REERENCES: 1.Abhyankar, M. K. (2012 ). A Dictionary of Sanskrit Grammar,. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.org%2Fdetails%2FADictionaryOf SanskritGrammarByMahamahopadhyayaKashinathVasudevAbhyankar. 2. Dash, R. K. (2021 reprint ). Caraka Samhita (text with English Translation & Critical Exposition based on Cakraphani Datta's Ayurveda Dipika. Varanasi : Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office. 3. Martin K, J. C. (2016). Ketogenic diet and other dietary treatments for epilepsy. ,. PubMed: 26859528. 4. Raffaghello, L. (2008). Starvation-dependent differential stress resistance protects normal but not cancer cells against high-dose chemotherapy. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci., 8215–8220. 5. Urbain, P. (2017). Impact of a 6-week non-energy-restricted ketogenic diet on physical fitness, body composition and biochemical parameters in healthy adults. Nutr. Metab. (Lond.), 14-17. 6. Zhangyuting. (2023). Intermittent fasting and immunomodulatory effects: A systematic review. Frontiers, 1-12.

Background: Anal fistula is a tract between anal canal and perianal skin which often arises from abscesses and can spread in various directions. It becomes complicated if associated with certain comorbidities like Diabetes mellitus. Fourniers gangrene is a complication associated with scrotal fistula. In Ayurveda it is referred to as Bhagandara. The surgical approach aims to be minimally invasive and reduce the chances of recurrence employing techniques such as fistulotomy, Kshar Sutra ligation and laser ablation which has gained popularity for treating fistulas. Case: A 51 year old male patient presented with a swelling in the scrotum along with severe pain at perianal region extending up to base of the scrotum,that was persistent for 5 days, which made sitting and walking difficult for him. Due to recurrent symptoms following surgery for perianal abscess four months prior, he was admitted for treatment.. He was managed and treated of recurrent fistula that originated from scrotal abscess. Discussion: This was Unmargi Bhagandara in which patient faced a challenge as he suffered with diabetes and severe pain. The patient was offered an approach of combining surgical techniques with Ayurvedic principles utilizing specific medications and innovative pain management methods which resulted in significant improvements. Conclusion: The remarkable outcome of this case truly demonstrates the results. It wasn't, about resolving the surgical issue; it also had a positive impact, on the overall wellbeing of the patient. This exemplifies how practicing Ayurveda entails adopting an integrated approach to successfully treat and care for patients.

ABSTRACT: The human body is among the most fascinating natural wonders. It is a highly complex multicellular organism whose life and well-being rely on appropriate homeostasis, coordination, and harmony between the self and environment. Ayurveda is the science of health; it offers therapeutic and preventive methods for restoring tissue homeostasis and helping people reach optimal health. Swedana, also known as body sweating, is a typical therapeutic technique used in Ayurvedic medicine. Swedana is recommended for its calming or cleansing properties throughout the traditional Ayurvedic scriptures. It can be performed as an independent intervention or as a prelude to Panchakarma, or the five detoxification procedures. KEY WORD: Swedana, Sagni Sweda, Niragni Sweda , Ekagna Sweda , Sarvanga Sweda REERENCES: 1. Charaka Samhita, Ayurveda Dipika commenetary by Chakrapanidatta, Yadavji Trikamji Acharya, editor, New Delhi, Rastriya Samskrit Samsasthan, 2006, Sutra Sthana 22/16. 2. 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