Kaphadosha, Kaphadoṣa, Kapha-dosha: 1 definition

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Kaphadosha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Kaphadoṣa can be transliterated into English as Kaphadosa or Kaphadosha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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Source: om.ru: Doshas in Ayurveda

Kaphadoṣa (कफदोष) [kapha-dosha] is localized in the upper body, from the heart to the crown.—Kapha-dosha, in which the element of Water predominates, forms our body and its mass, maintains the level of fluids, lubricates joints, ensures stability, communication of organs. Kapha also plays an important role in the digestive process, controlling the activity of the digestive fire, preventing it from flaring up more than necessary.

Kapha-dosha dominates at an early age—childhood and adolescence, providing the body with the growth and formation of tissues; in winter and especially in early spring, bringing cold and dampness; at the beginning of the day - in the morning - and at the beginning of the night (which helps to fall asleep quickly if you go to bed a few hours after sunset).

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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