WHOLE CONCEPTS OF KAPHA DOSHA IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCE

WHOLE CONCEPTS OF KAPHA DOSHA IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCE




The Kapha is the conceptual equilibrium of water and earth according to ayurveda.Kapha is structure and lubrication in 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. 


PLACES OF KAPHA DOSHA IN THE BODY


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. The chest is the seat of kapha.






IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS OF KAPHA DOSHA BODY


1.Easygoing, relaxed, slow-paced


2.Affectionate,loving


3.Forgiving, compassionate, nonjudgmental nature 


4.Stable and reliable; faithful


5.Physically strong and with a sturdy, heavier build

6.Slow moving and graceful


7.Slow speech,Slower to learn, but never forgets; outstanding long-term memory


8.Soft hair and skin; tendency to have large "soft" eyes and a low, soft voice


9.Tend toward being overweight; may also suffer from sluggish digestion

10.Prone to heavy, oppressive depressions

11.More self-sufficient,Sexually Kaphas are the slowest to be aroused,


12.Excellent health, strong resistance to disease


13.Slow to anger; strive to maintain harmony and peace in their surroundings.




SIGNS OF AGGRAVATION OF KAPHA DOSHA




 1.Sluggish thinking, Dull thinking


 2.Apathetic, no desire


 3.Depressed, Sad, Sentimental


 4.Slow to react


 5.Lethargy,hanging on to people and ideas


 6.Greedy, Possessive


 7.Sleeping too much


 8.Very tired in the morning, hard to get out of bed

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF KAPHA DOSHA

Will have well-developed bodies.

The complexions are fair and bright

The hair is thick, dark, soft and wavy. 

The eyes are dense and black or blue: the white of the eye is generally very white, large and attractive.

Have regular appetites. Due to slow digestion, they tend to consume less food. 

Will be tolerant, calm, forgiving and loving, greed, attachment, envy and possessiveness.

Kapha people tend to be wealthy. 

COMMON DISEASES SEEN IN KAPHA NATURED BODY 


 Weight gain, obesity


 Mucus and congestion in the chest or throat


 Nausea,Diabetes,Hay fever


 Pale, cool, clammy skin


 Edema, water retention, Bloated feeling


 Sluggish digestion, food "just sits" in the stomach


 High cholesterol


 Aching joints or heavy limbs




RASA(TASTE) IN AYURVEDA THAT CAN DECREASE KAPHA DOSHA


The Pungent, bitter, and astringent tastes decrease kapha influences.Spices such as Black pepper, ginger, cumin, chili, and some other spices provide the pungent taste,bitter is provided by some green leafy vegetables and some green vegetables and beans provide the astringent taste.