About Kapha in Panchakarma
Kapha is one of the three doshas in Ayurvedic medicine, representing the elements of water and earth. In Panchakarma, Kapha imbalances are addressed through therapies that aim to detoxify, energize, and reduce excess moisture in the body. Treatments such as Vamana (therapeutic vomiting), Abhyanga (oil massage), and Nasya (nasal therapy) are used to balance the heavy, sluggish nature of Kapha. These therapies help in rejuvenating the body and mind, promoting vitality, stability, and mental clarity.
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Kapha Dosha
- Symbol: Water
- Principle: Integration, lubrication, and stability in the body-mind.
- Essence: Ojas, Primal Vitality.
- Body Type: Large body frame, thick dark brown or black hair (tends toward oiliness), oily, moist skin, large eyes.
- Mental Picture: Calm, steady, and stable, good long-term memory, slow to be irritated.
- Kapha in Balance: Strong and calm.
- Kapha out of Balance: Dull and lethargic.
General Function of Kapha
- Promotion of unconsciousness.
- Binding and keeping together the various structures of the body, especially the joints.
- Contribution to the sturdiness and stability of the body.
- Promotion of strength, immunity, and resistance to disease and decay.
- Brings heaviness in the body.
- Enhances the healing and repair process.
- Tissue building and soothing.
- Responsible for retention of memory, knowledge, and intelligence.
Division of Kapha
- Avalambaka Kapha
- Kledaka Kapha
- Tarpaka Kapha
- Bodhaka Kapha
- Shleshaka Kapha
