Significance of Kapha
Kapha is one of the three doshas in Ayurveda, representing the elements of earth and water. It is essential for maintaining structure, stability, and moisture within the body, influencing various bodily functions. An imbalance in Kapha can lead to health issues, including respiratory problems, urinary disorders, and specific eye diseases. Known for qualities such as heaviness and lubrication, Kapha plays a vital role in regulating bodily moisture and stability. Understanding its influence is crucial for overall health and wellness in Ayurvedic practices.
Synonyms: Phlegm, Moisture, Water element, Dosha
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Hindu concept of 'Kapha'
Kapha in Hinduism embodies stability, structure, and moisture, representing the earth and water elements in Ayurveda. Its excess can lead to various health issues, influencing bodily functions, fluid balance, and specific diseases.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) One of the three doshas (humors) in Ayurvedic medicine, associated with heaviness, coldness, and stability; abnormalities in this humor cause certain urinary disorders.[1] (2) One of the three doshas in Ayurvedic medicine representing earth and water elements, associated with strength, stability, and bodily functions; excess can lead to conditions like spastic paraplegia.[2] (3) One of the three humors in Ayurveda, associated with structure, fluidity, and stability within the body.[3] (4) The third humor in the Ayurvedic system, when provoked, contributes to symptoms like heaviness and numbness in abdominal diseases.[4] (5) One of the three doshas representing water and earth elements, responsible for the body's structure and fluid balance, contributing to gynecic disorders.[5]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) The dosha responsible for structure, stability, and moisture in the body.[6] (2) The element associated with water and earth, contributing to structure, stability, and moisture in the body.[7] (3) The Dosha that embodies structure, lubrication, and stability in the body.[8] (4) The Ayurvedic term for the water element that governs structure and cohesion in the body.[9] (5) One of the three Doshas in Ayurveda, associated with water and earth elements, impacting bodily functions.[10]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) One of the bodily doshas that can become deranged and contribute to the symptoms of asthma.[11] (2) One of the three Doshas linked to structure and stability in the body; its imbalance can contribute to fever symptoms.[12] (3) One of the three Doshas in Ayurveda, indicative of bodily mechanisms that can be deranged to influence health.[13] (4) One of the three doshas in Ayurvedic medicine that can cause underlying issues in eye-health.[14] (5) One of the three Doshas representing water and solidity, which contributes to specific eye diseases.[15]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Another fundamental humour, associated with earth and water elements, governing structure and stability in the body.[16] (2) One of the three doshas connected to structure, stability, and fluid balance within the body.[17] (3) One of the three doshas in Ayurvedic medicine, which when deranged can obstruct bodily functions such as breathing causing salivation or unconsciousness.[18]
From: Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study)
(1) One of the three bodily humours in Ayurvedic medicine, associated with water and earth, and potentially causing health issues in elephants.[19]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) The third dosha associated with structure and stability; affects health when out of balance.[20] (2) Another dosha that affects the body, can contribute to the formation of cough when in excess.[21] (3) One of the three dosas, pertaining to moisture and stability, its excess can manifest in symptoms affecting the heart and lungs.[22]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A term from Ayurvedic medicine referring to one of the three doshas, related to bodily fluids and health conditions.[23] (2) A metabolic principle in traditional medicine associated with dampness and heaviness, also related to diseases treated by ash.[24]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) One of the three dosas referenced in Ayurveda, its excess being a target condition for this medicine.[25]
The concept of Kapha in scientific sources
Kapha is one of the three Doshas in Ayurveda, characterized by earth and water elements, influencing stability, structure, bodily moisture, and potentially leading to imbalances like weight gain and conditions such as Tamaka Shwasa and Madhumeha.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with stability, structure, and lubrication in the body, which when increased contributes to conditions like Sthaulya.[26] (2) Kapha is another dosha in Ayurveda which embodies water and earth elements, essential for maintaining stability and structure in the body.[27] (3) A dosha associated with water and earth, linked to bodily structure and fluid balance.[28] (4) One of the three Doshas involved in maintaining bodily moisture and function, particularly in relation to skin health.[29] (5) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with structure and lubrication, which can aggravate skin conditions like viral warts.[30]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with earth and water elements, whose balance is crucial for maintaining health.[31] (2) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with water and earth, known for its qualities of stability and structure.[32] (3) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda representing the water element, associated with structure, stability, and lubrication in the body.[33] (4) Another dosha in Ayurveda associated with the elements of water and earth; its aggravation is responsible for causing congestion and mucus-related issues in conditions like asthama.[34] (5) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with body structure and function, and implicated in the increase of Meda.[35]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) One of the three doshas, characterized by stability and structure, which can also be addressed with Upanaha treatments.[36] (2) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, related to the water and earth elements, providing structure and lubrication.[37] (3) Another dosha, involved in the regulation of mucus in the respiratory system, influencing symptoms of asthma.[38] (4) One of the three doshas (body energies) in Ayurveda, related to moisture, stability, and structure; its imbalance is linked to early satiety.[39] (5) One of the three doshas representing earth and water elements, related to structure and lubrication in the body.[40]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Kapha is one of the three doshas or biological energies in Ayurvedic medicine, associated with stability, structure, and moisture in the body.[41] (2) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with stability and structure; implicated in the pathology of Madhumeha.[42] (3) One of the three Dosha-s associated with growth and stability, which may lead to weight gain if imbalanced, described as a strong constitution.[43] (4) A dosha in Ayurveda associated with the elements of water and earth, and plays a role in the creation of mucus; its vitiation can contribute to conditions like Tamaka Shwasa.[44] (5) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with earth and water elements; plays a role in bodily functions and can affect weight gain.[45]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) A dosha characterized by coolness, stability, and structure, associated with bodily fluids and growth.[46] (2) The dosha related to water and earth, responsible for structure, stability, and lubrication in the body.[47]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with elements of water and earth; its imbalance is discussed in the context of Madhumeha.[48] (2) One of the three Doshas in Ayurveda that embodies elements of earth and water, governing structure and fluidity.[49]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) One of the three Doshas in Ayurveda, linked to structure, fluid balance, and stability, often implicated in respiratory diseases.[50]