Significance of Kleda
Kleda, in Ayurveda, refers to the moisture present in the body that plays a significant role in influencing digestion and overall health. It is understood that an imbalance or excess of Kleda can lead to digestive issues and various health problems. Maintaining the proper levels of Kleda is essential for promoting well-being and digestive harmony, highlighting its importance within Ayurvedic practices related to bodily functions.
In Finnish: Kleda; In Spanish: Kleda; In Dutch: Kleedje
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Hindu concept of 'Kleda'
Kleda in Hinduism signifies bodily moisture, influencing digestion and overall health. It underscores the importance of maintaining balance in bodily fluids for optimal wellness and proper digestive functioning.
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) Bodily moisture that can affect digestion and health.[1]
The concept of Kleda in scientific sources
Kleda encompasses pathological fluid accumulation affecting skin conditions, discharge influencing therapeutic practices, moisture during childbirth impacting recovery, and metabolic fluid essential for bodily wetness and homeostasis. These aspects highlight its medical significance in various contexts.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Excessive fluid or moisture that accumulates in the body, often leading to various disorders, including Kaphaj Yoni Vyapad.[2] (2) Kleda is the nourishing moisture of all dhatus; its excess is indicative of metabolic wastes and can be involved in the pathogenesis of diseases.[3] (3) A term meaning moisture or wetness, it is associated with facilitating digestion by lubricating the digestive tract and helping food move through the intestines.[4] (4) The hydrolyzing agent involved in the digestion process, aiding in the breakdown of food.[5] (5) Fluid accumulation often related to diseases in Ayurveda, which can be addressed by certain herbal treatments.[6]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Refers to the moisture levels in the body, which can influence various metabolic and systemic functions, particularly in the context of Prameha.[7] (2) Sugar-bound water molecules that accumulate in the intercellular spaces of the body, which when vitiated can lead to various metabolic disorders.[8] (3) Refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in the body, which can lead to symptoms associated with conditions like Shotha.[9] (4) An Ayurvedic term referencing the body fluids or excess moisture that can lead to disease, important in evaluating conditions like Madhumeha.[10] (5) Kleda signifies bodily fluids and is involved in the pathogenesis of Madhumeha, influencing the characteristics of urine and overall hydration.[11]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) A term referring to moisture or fluidity in the body, particularly relevant in the context of Prameha.[12] (2) Kleda refers to a bodily substance related to moisture that can accumulate excessively in conditions like Prameha (diabetes), potentially disrupting the functioning of Dhathus if not expelled.[13] (3) The pathological fluid involved in skin diseases like Sidhma Kushta, associated with aggravated Kapha dosha leading to various symptoms.[14] (4) Kleda is the fluid containing waste products from tissue metabolism, which is crucial in the transformation into urine.[15] (5) Refers to discharge, a symptom associated with Tinea pedis and assessed before and after treatment with Talisadi tailam.[16]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Refers to discharge, particularly when more is present, which affects the application of Dhoopana Karma.[17] (2) Kleda is the fluid produced in the body during metabolism, which has properties that make things wet and is essential for maintaining homeostasis.[18] (3) A term used to describe an accumulation of pathological fluids in the body; its excess can exacerbate skin conditions like Kushta.[19] (4) Moisture in the body that is excreted during childbirth, contributing to physical weakness in postnatal women.[20]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Refers to excessive fluidity in the body associated with prediabetes conditions.[21]