Ayurveda Portal, Kapha dosha

Kapha

' The principle of Stability'

This biological element is derived from the combination of Jala (water) and Prithvi (earth) element. It is heavy, stable, smooth, soft, slimy, viscous and moist in nature. Due to its slimy, viscid and unctuous character it is responsible for giving compactness to the body.

Function

1. Constitutes the main body mass.

2. Responsible for strength, stability and firmness of the body.

3. Maintenance of body fluid.

4. All the anabolic process including growth and development of the body.

5. Healing of wounds.

6. Fertility.

7. Responsible for certain positive mental attitude zeal, knowledge, memory, absence of greed and forgiveness. Negative mental qualities like ignorance, laziness, jealously etc. are due to dominancy of Kapha.

Types of Kapha:

There are 5 subtypes of Kapha. In this table you will find their names, locations and actions.

Types of Vata:

There are 5 subtypes of vata. In this table you will find their names, locations and actions.

S. No.	Subtypes of Kapha	Locations	Actions
1.	Kledaka	Stomach	Moistens and lubricates food to help in digestion
2.	Avalambaka	Chest (heart)	Circulation of blood
3.	Bodhaka	Tongue	Perception of taste
4.	Tarpaka	Head (brain)	Nourishment of sense organs
5.	Shleshaka	Joints	Lubrication

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