TYPES OF KAPHA DOSHA
Location : It is located in the chest.
Function :
Location : Stomach
Functions :
Location : Bodhaka Kapha is present or situated in tongue (and also in the throat).
Functions : It enables taste perception. Taste buds are able to distinguish between different tastes through detecting interaction with different molecules or ions. Sweet, savories, and bitter tastes are triggered by the binding of molecules to the cell membranes of taste buds.
Location : This is the type of Kapha which is located in all the bony joints keep them strongly or firmly united, protects their articulation and prevents disunion.
Function : Maintains the structural and functional integrity of all joints.
Location : Head
Functions : Due to presence of natural qualities, it nourishes the sense organs.
In conclusion, the five types of Kapha Dosha—Kledaka, Avalambaka, Bodhaka, Tarpaka, and Shleshaka—each play a crucial role in maintaining the body’s stability, lubrication, and resilience. By ensuring proper moisture, support, and nourishment across different areas, Kapha provides the foundation for physical structure, immunity, and mental calmness. Balancing these subtypes is essential to prevent sluggishness, congestion, and other Kapha-related imbalances. Understanding each Kapha subtype’s unique function helps us adopt a lifestyle that promotes equilibrium, supporting overall vitality and a grounded sense of well-being.