Understanding Kapha Dosha

Kapha dosha is a combination of Water (Jal) and Earth ( Prithvi) elements. It is responsible for structural development and lubrication within the body. It governs the growth of the dhatus (bodily tissues) - the blood, fat, muscles, bones, marrow and other fluids in the body.Kapha dosha provides the required moistening and softness in the body that allows for proper functioning of the internal organs, the tissues, and the nervous system. It is the dosha that is responsible for making us the emotional beings that we are. The presence of Kapha dosha is responsible for the wetness in the mouth (saliva) that assists in...