Body Type Kapha
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 system 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: | |||
| Heaviness | Deep voice, tendency towards obesity, large and heavy body, bones and muscles. | |||
| Coolness | Cold skin, tendency towards attacks of cold, slow metabolism leading to reduced appetite and thirst. | |||
| Softness | Soft skin and hair and tendency toward soft tender nails. Loving, caring and kind attitude. | |||
| Oiliness | Oily body including skin, hair, nails, stools. Flexible and mobile joints. | |||
| Sweetness | Tendency towards excess intake of sweet foods and drinks. Good anabolic state of the body. | |||
| Stability | Patient and relaxed attitude. Firm decisions. Likes sedentary activities like reading, watching television etc. | |||
| Sliminess | Excess salivation, thick slimy secretion when suffering from a cold. Thick joints with good mobility. |
Some of the bodily functions ruled by Kapha Dosha are:
- strength
- maintenance of health
- maintenance of the joint fun
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