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==== Etymology ====

==== Etymology ====

The word Pitta is derived from the root ‘Tapa’ which means heat (Santāpa). This Dosha is responsible for Pachana and Parinamana (digestion and metabolism) in the body.  

The word Pitta is derived from the root ‘Tapa’ which means heat (Santapa). This Dosha is responsible for Pachana and Parinamana (digestion and metabolism) in the body.  

==== Attributes ====

==== Attributes ====

==== Etymoloy ====

==== Etymoloy ====

Kapha is also called Śleṣma. One of its main functions is to provide nutrition to the bodily tissues.  

Kapha is also called Shleshma. This bio energy is responsible for maintaining the proper water balance, hydration, moisture, connection between any 2 or more body elements and maintaining unctuousness required for optimum functioning of all the Sharira kriya (functions and movements of body). It represents the Jala mahabhuta (water element) of the universe inside the [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|Sharira]] of [[Purusha (पुरुषः)|Purusha]].

==== Attributes ====

==== Attributes ====

''Kapha'' is heavy and dense, cold, soft, unctuous, sweet, immobile and slimy, and can be subsided by drugs and food articles possessing opposite properties.

Kapha is heavy and dense, cold, soft, unctuous, sweet, immobile and slimy in nature. It can be subsided by drugs and food articles possessing properties like dry, hot, sharp and pungent, bitter, astringent taste.  

==== Types ====

==== Types ====

Kapha is also of five types viz. Kledaka Kapha, Avalambaka Kapha, Tarpaka Kapha, Bodhaka Kapha and Śleṣaka Kapha.

Acharya Vagbhata has mentioned 5 types of Kapha on the basis of particular function and site of action. These are as follows,

# Kledaka Kapha

# Avalambaka Kapha

# Tarpaka Kapha

# Bodhaka Kapha  

# Sleshaka Kapha

==== Functions ====

==== Functions ====

Kledaka Kapha is situated in the stomach. It is slimy (Picchila) in quality, sweet in taste and has the action of moistening the food ingested. It also protects the digestive organs from being hurt by the digestive juices.

When in the balanced state, Kapha dosha performs the function of moistening the food ingested. It also protects the digestive organs from being hurt by the Pitta dosha which is required for digestion and is sharp and hot in nature. The Kapha dosha present in oral cavity aids the sensory organ for taste to perceive Shadrasas (6 tastes) of various substances. Kapha dosha is keeps check on the movements of various body parts and ensures optimum lubrication, hydration and moisture at joints to minimize the friction and maintain strength. It also performs the crucial function of providing stability and nutrition to the mental faculties located in the Shira (The head region).  

 

Avalambaka Kapha is located in the chest where it provides the nutrition to the heart. Bodhaka Kapha is found in the tongue and it is responsible for perceiving the taste. Seat of function of Śleṣaka Kapha is joints where it lubricates the joints so that they may function properly. Tarpaka Kapha is situated in the head and gives nutrition to the mental faculties.

=== Doshas and Panchamahabhutas (Association between Doshas and 5 basic elements) ===

=== Doshas and Panchamahabhutas (Association between Doshas and 5 basic elements) ===