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=== Ushapana (Drinking water in the morning) ===

=== Ushapana (Drinking water in the morning) ===

[[Bhavaprakasha Samhita (भावप्रकाश संहिता)|Bhavaprakasha Samhita]] describes benefits of drinking water daily after getting up in the morning. Although ample benefits have been described, one must remember the fact that, these benefits can be obtained when water is consumed after getting up on 'Brahma muhurta' and not anytime after getting up in the morning. When consumed in this manner it facilitates free passage of motion and urine.

[[Bhavaprakasha Samhita (भावप्रकाश संहिता)|Bhavaprakasha Samhita]] describes benefits of drinking water daily after getting up in the morning. Although ample benefits have been described, one must remember the fact that, these benefits can be obtained when water is consumed after getting up on 'Brahma muhurta' and not anytime after getting up in the morning. When consumed in this manner it facilitates free passage of motion and urine. Apart from that various other benefits of Ushapan have been described in the classical treatises. One can find the method, quantity, do's and dont's about Ushapana in the Bhavaprakasha samhita which is one of the 3 treatises from Laghutrayee (the lesser triad).  

According to Bhavprakasha, 8 Prasriti (Unit of measurement of liquids, equals to a quantity of liquid contained in a deep cup made by joining the two hands) water should be consumed on Brahma muhurta.<ref>Bhavaprakasha Samhita (Purvakhanda Adhyaya 5 Sutra 317)</ref> Acharya bhavaprakasha says that, the one who does Ushapana in this manner every day at the sunrise time, becomes free from all ailments. He lives for hundred years and the weakness and other problems of old-age do not even touch him.  

According to Bhavprakasha, 8 Prasrti (Unit of measurement of liquids, equals to a quantity of liquid contained in a deep cup made by joining the two hands) water should be consumed on Brahma muhurta.<ref>Bhavaprakasha Samhita (Purvakhanda Adhyaya 5 Sutra 317)</ref> Acharya bhavaprakasha says that, the one who does Ushapana in this manner every day at the sunrise time, becomes free from all ailments. He lives for hundred years and the weakness and other problems of old-age do not even touch him.  

Further, it is mentioned that, some part of this water can be consumed through the nostrils. Bhavaprakasha opines that, 3 Prasruti of water can be consumed through nostrils which is helpful for prevention of Vali (wrinkles), Palita (gray hair), Pinasa (rhinitis), Swarabhanga (hoarseness of voice), Kasa (Cough), Shotha (edema) and acts as Rasayana and improves eyesight.

Further, it is mentioned that, some part of this water can be consumed through the nostrils. Bhavaprakasha opines that, 3 Prasrti of water can be consumed through nostrils which is helpful for prevention of Vali (wrinkles), Palita (gray hair), Pinasa (rhinitis), Swarabhanga (hoarseness of voice), Kasa (Cough), Shotha (edema) and acts as Rasayana and improves eyesight.

=== Excretion (Mala & Mūtra Tyāga) ===

=== Excretion (Mala & Mūtra Tyāga) ===

It is very necessary to inculcate the habit of easing in the morning. A tendency to suppress the natural urges (Vega Vidharana) is the root cause of many diseases. <ref name=":2">HAND BOOK OF DOMESTIC MEDICINE AND COMMON AYURVEDIC REMEDIES. '''Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), New Delhi''', Designed and Developed by NIIMH, Hyderabad. Chapter 2 available from <nowiki>http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ayuhandbook/chapter2.php</nowiki> </ref>

It is very necessary to inculcate the habit of easing in the morning. It is the physiological reflex of the body to expel the accumulated waste byproducts of digestion of food called as Purisha or Shakrut mala in Ayurveda. Easy and timely passage of Purisha mala is said to be the sign of a healthy individual. This process cleanses the body and aids in maintaining the the right balance in the function of digestion and metabolism. It is counted among the 13 natural urges of the body which when suppressed lead to multiple disturbances. <ref>Ashtanga Hrdayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 4 Sutram 1)</ref> A tendency of Vega Vidharana (to suppress the natural urges) is the root cause of many diseases. <ref name=":2">HAND BOOK OF DOMESTIC MEDICINE AND COMMON AYURVEDIC REMEDIES. '''Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), New Delhi''', Designed and Developed by NIIMH, Hyderabad. Chapter 2 available from <nowiki>http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ayuhandbook/chapter2.php</nowiki> </ref> Thus, in the context of Svsthavrtta (preventive healthcare) easy and regular passage of stools at this time of the morning is said to be beneficial.

=== Cleaning the Teeth and Mouth ===

=== Cleaning the Teeth and Mouth ===

Cleaning the teeth, tongue and mouth every morning should be ensured. Teeth may be cleaned by Babbūla stick or any good powder which is antiseptic and astringent so that the accumulation of dirt, tartar etc. on the teeth could be removed. If there is some disease of the teeth or gums, an oil massage on the teeth and gums is necessary. Accumulation of Mala on the tongue should be scraped by a washed tongue cleaner whose edges should neither be very sharp nor blunt. Before and after cleaning, the cleaner should be properly washed. After cleaning the teeth and tongue gargle with salt water should be done.<ref name=":2" />

The next step in the daily regimen is named as Dantadhavana and Jivhanirlekhana. Dantadhavana refers to the cleaning the teeth while Jivhanirlekhana suggests cleaning of tongue and mouth. Ancient Ayurveda acharyas have described in detail materials and methods of Dantadhavana. <ref name=":3">Charaka samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 5 Sutra 71-75])</ref> Ayurveda advocates use of sticks of various medicinal herbs for cleaning of teeth and tongue. The knowledge and wisdom of Ayurveda scholars was so exceptionally well that they recommended specific herbs for specific Prakrti individuals for cleaning teeth and tongue. Scrapping of tongue has been advised with metallic tools to clean accumulated wastes on tongue.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />

=== Oil Massage ===

=== Oil Massage ===