Kapha is derived from the fundamental elements earth (Prithivi) and Water (Jala) is responsible physiologically for biological strength and natural tissue resistance in the body. It is smooth, cold, heavy, dull, and viscid (A.Sa.Su1/29).
Kapha constituents the entire solid structure of the body. The functions of Kapha are unctuousness, binding, firmness, heaviness, sexual potency, strength, forbearance, restraint and the absence of grief (Ch. Su 18/53).
Kapha had also categorized into five divisions by ancient Acharya Bagbhata according to their variable characteristics.
Kapha cements the elements in the body, providing the material for physical structure. This Dosha maintains body resistance. Kapha lubricates the joints; provides moisture to the skin; helps to heal wounds; fills the spaces in the body; gives biological strength, vigor and stability; supports memory retention; gives energy to the heart and lungs, and maintains immunity. Kapha is present in the chest, throat, head, sinuses, nose, mouth, stomach, joints, cytoplasm, plasma, and in the liquid secretions of the body such as mucus. Psychologically, Kapha is responsible for the emotions of attachment, greed, and long-standing envy. It is also expressed in tendencies toward calmness, forgiveness, and love.
Types of Kapha.
1.Avalambaka Kapha
2.Kledaka Kapha
3.Bodaka Kapha
4.Tarpaka Kapha
5.Shleshaka Kapha.
Role of Kapha in disease formation.
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Factor which increase Kapha |
Sign of Vitiated Kapha |
Treatment of Vitiated Kapha |
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-Salty, sweet & alkaline food |
-Drowsiness |
-Pungent, Bitter, Astringent, Salt, Hot & Rough Measures |
Diets according to Kapha Dosha.
- Aggravating of Kapha Sometimes leads to obesity, so one should take light Pungent, Bitter, Astringent, Salt, Hot & Rough foods. Avoid taking of fatty, oily and nutritional foods like Butter, ice cream, and cheese.
-Avoid deep fried foods.
-Take ginger tea or a pinch or ginger to stimulate appetite. Other preferred spices are cumin, fenugreek, sesame seed and turmeric.
-In the morning, take honey, hot water, lemon juice and ginger. Try hot ginger tea. Try skipping a meal or two and take a spoonful of honey in hot water.
-Eat raw fruits, vegetables and salads.
- Vegetables like onion, ginger, pepper, garlic, lettuce, cauliflower, leafy green vegetables are good to Kapha Dosha.
- Fruits like pomegranate, apples are good to enhance the digestive power.
- Barley and wheat are the main grains used to pacify the aggravated Kapha.
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