1.   By purifying the body, the thinking went, one purified the soul.

2.   Ginger is widely believed to calm the stomach, cure colds and coughs, increase appetites both sexual and gustatory, and generally cleanse and purify the body.

3.   It also purportedly purifies the body of toxins.

4.   The fast is undertaken to purify the body, promote self-discipline, renew a focus on spirituality and increase compassion for those in need.

5.   Women after childbirth make several visits to restore and purify their bodies.

6.   Its vibrations are beneficial to the health by purifying the body and by disciplining the mind.

7.   Before climbing, Japanese would purify their bodies.