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Ayurveda KaphaProperties Of Ayurveda Kapha Dosha & Its Role In Ayurvedic MedicineAyurveda Kapha dosha represents water and earth element in body in ayurvedic medicine. It is an essential factor in health and wellbeing as well as cure of disorders in ayurvedic medicine. Read more about the derivation, definition, properties, places of dominant expression and activities in body. Sanskrit Etymological Description Of Kapha:"Shlisha alingane" is the root. "Manin" is the suffix. This word means union, combination and joining. "Ken jalen phanati iti kapham" is the another definition. This definition refers to one that originates from Water primary element. According to Charaka, Soma (the aqueous and unctuous part) is responsible for the function of this humor in body (Charaka Samhita, Sutra Section, 1215). Qualities Of Ayurveda Kapha:
Body Parts Where Ayurveda Kapha Dosha Is Expressed Prominently:This humor is present throughout the body. However its presence is manifested at some of the locations more than other organs. Out of all these parts, thoracic region is the prominent location of this humor. The chief action of Kapha is providing moisture. This action is accomplished partially by mucus glands. They secrete mucus. These cells are present on almost all the epithelial tissue layer that covers all the external and internal body surfaces. General Activities In Body Influenced By Ayurveda Kapha Dosha:Charaka mentioned the general actions of ayurveda kapha doshas as - promoter of unctuousness, one that keeps cells and body parts together, one giving stability to organs and body, the provider of virility or sexual prowess, one that enhances strength and builds immunity, psychological qualities like patience, forbearance, fortitude and steadiness. The healthy and nonvitiated state of ayurveda kapha dosha is termed as strength of body and the diseased and pathological state of this dosha is called excessive mucus and it is responsible for disorders. Read more about ayurveda kapha dosha and body mind types in the ayurveda resource>>> (opens in new window)
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