What are the effects of Kapha Dosha?
Kapha Dosha, the third angle of Doshas is also termed as phlegm. It is the cohesive energy in the body, it smoothes out problems, lubricates and provides support when needed. If Vata is kinetic energy then Kapha is potential energy. Kapha is very close to tissues and like Pitta has greater physical form than vata. It shares many of the properties of tissue it influences. It is anti thesis of Pitta and is protective in nature. Its main property is stability. In contrast of Pitta, Kapha denotes loyalty, compassion and love. A predominance of this Dosha makes a person forgiving in nature free from envy and endowed with patience. It gives mental strength and resistance to diseases. It gives firmness to joints while keeping them lubricated. It also enhances sexual potency. There are five types of ‘Kapha Dosha’.
Kapha Dosha, the third angle of Doshas is also termed as phlegm. It is the cohesive energy in the body, it smoothes out problems, lubricates and provides support when needed. If Vata is kinetic energy then Kapha is potential energy. Kapha is very close to tissues and like Pitta has greater physical form than vata. It shares many of the properties of tissue it influences. It is anti thesis of Pitta and is protective in nature. Its main property is stability. In contrast of Pitta, Kapha denotes loyalty, compassion and love. A predominance of this Dosha makes a person forgiving in nature free from envy and endowed with patience. It gives mental strength and resistance to diseases. It gives firmness to joints while keeping them lubricated. It also enhances sexual potency. There are five types of ‘Kapha Dosha’.
