Ayurveda Kapha
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The Three Dosha & Prakruti
We’ve explained the various Ayurvedic Dosha Types. So far, we’ve discussed Ayurveda Vata and Ayurveda Pitta. Today we are going to discuss Ayurveda Kapha. The three dosha types in Ayurveda are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The dosha are the primary life forces in the body. Every person’s physical and psychological makeup has their own unique combination of the three dosha. When you see an Ayurvedic professional for an Ayurvedic Consultation, you will discover your prakruti or your specific makeup of the three dosha of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Ayurveda Kapha
Ayurveda Kapha is the dosha of structure, lubrication and immunity. Ayurveda Kapha comes from the Sanskrit word ka meaning “water” and pha meaning “to flourish”. Ayurveda Kapha controls anabolism or the building up of the body including the growth of new cells as well as the cellular repair. Ayurveda Kapha is controlled by the elements of water and earth. Ayurveda Kapha dosha is balanced by pungent, bitter and astringent tastes and aggravated by sweet, sour and salty tastes. Ayurveda Kapha exhibits the qualities of heavy, slow/dull, cool (cold), oily, smooth/slimy, dense, liquid, soft, static, gross, cloudy and sticky. These qualities determine the characteristics of Ayurveda Kapha Dosha and a Kapha individual. The primary Ayurveda Kapha location is the lungs and respiratory tract which is why Kapha has a tendency toward mucus formation. Ayurveda Kapha will also commonly experience imbalances in their secondary locations of the stomach, pancreas, cerebrospinal fluid, plasma, joints, sinuses, nose, tongue and white matter of the brain. Ayurveda Kapha controls lubrication; the structure of the body; as well as the body’s immunity. Ayurveda Kapha also governs nourishment; support and stability; groundedness, growth; gaseous exchange in the lungs; gastric secretions; water electrolyte balance; fat regulation; strength and stamina; energy; sleep; repair and regeneration; memory retention; contentment; forgiveness; compassion; taste perception; and olfactory perception. The things that cause Ayurveda Kapha to be provoked or go out of balance are sleeping during the day; eating sweet, salty & sour foods, cold, oily, sticky foods; meats & fish; dairy; overeating; and winter & early spring.
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