Kledakakapha, Kledaka-kapha: 2 definitions
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Kledakakapha 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Cogprints: Concepts of Human Physiology in AyurvedaKledaka Kapha:—This is present in stomach and it moistens the ingested food (Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā Sūtrasthāna 12/16-17). Mucous secreted in stomach plays im portant role in offering protection to mucous membrane of the stomach along with providing liquid medium for digestive process. Also, Gut Assosiated Lymphoid Tissue helps in providing protection by preventing the entry of any microbes through gut. HCl (hydrochloric acid) secreted in stomach also provides innate immunity to some extent. All these mechanisms can be explained through ‘Kledaka Kapha’.
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsKledakakapha (क्लेदककफ):—One of the five subtypes of Kapha that causes moistening and losening of the food particles to help in the process of digestion.
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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Partial matches: Kledaka, Kapha.
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