Dosha: Kapha Body type
Water and Earth
Kapha Dosha is the principle of stability and maintenance in any living organism and is a combination of the elements water and earth. Kapha Dosha is closely related to the lymphatic and immune systems in the body and is responsible for the growth of the individual.
The main characteristics of Kapha Dosha in any person are:
Characteristics can appear in the body as:
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Heaviness | Deep voice, tendency towards obesity, large and heavy body, bones, and muscles. |
| Coolness | Cold skin, tendency to frequent colds, slow metabolism leading to reduced appetite and thirst. |
| Softness | Soft skin, hair, and tender nails; a loving, caring, and kind attitude. |
| Oiliness | Oily body, including skin, hair, nails, and stools; flexible and mobile joints. |
| Sweetness | Tendency to consume sweet foods and drinks; a good anabolic state of the body. |
| Stability | Patient and relaxed attitude; firm decisions; preference for sedentary activities like reading or TV. |
| Sliminess | Excess salivation; thick, slimy secretions during a cold; thick joints with good mobility. |
Some of the bodily functions ruled by Kapha Dosha are:
- Strength
- Maintenance of health
- Maintenance of joint functions (synovial fluid)
- Smell
- Taste
- Anabolism and growth
- Potency
- Stability
- Nutrition
- Absorption
- Immunity
- Satisfaction
- Tolerance
