A CRITICAL REVIEW OF KAPHA DOSHA IN THE MODERN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

In Ayurveda, health is a state where the Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, Mala, all the physiological processes of the body are in homeostatic state and soul, sense organ and mind are in a state of total wellbeing. The theory of Tridosha is unique to Ayurveda. The term Dosha in Sanskrit means the regulatory functional factors of the body. It is three Doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are said to be responsible for maintenance of homeostasis in the body; and health is nothing but a state of equilibrium of these Tridosha. The Physiological function of Kapha are Sneha (unctuousness), Bandha (coherence), Sthiratwa (stability), Gaurava (heaviness), Balam (strength) etc. Kapha is five types and each type have its own functions. In human body a lot of proteins are presents in the form of glycoprotein and lipoprotein etc. their properties and functions are providing strength, immunity, flexibility, nutrition, lubrication as well as taste identification and helps in protecting and maintaining stability internal visceral organs. They play important role in maintaining the physiology of any living organism. This article is an attempt to correlate Kapha in terms of its properties and functions.