Kapha

Kapha dosa is one of the three dosas

The properties of Kapha dosa

a) Oily

b) Cold

c) Heavy

d) Slow acting

e) Slimy

f) Soft

g) Stable

The functions of Kapha

a) Instability and energy to the body.

b) Development of body

c) Lubrication

d) Enthusiasm

e) Sexual urges

f) Forgiveness

g) Immune resistance

h) Attachment

i) Holding

j) Possessiveness

k) Greed

Important sites of Kapha

a) Chest

b) Throat

c) Head

d) Trachea

e) Joints

f) Stomach

g) Fat tissue

h) Nose and tongue

Symptoms of kapha constitution

a) Highly intellectual

b) Heavy built

c) Shiny oily hairs

d) In the dream see reservoirs

e) Good muscle power

Symptoms of decreased kapha dosha

a) dryness

b) Thirst

c) Weakness

d) Sleeplessness

Symptoms of increased kapha dosha

a) Heaviness

b) sleepy

c) coldness