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Kapha literally translates to “watery froth” or “phlegm”. One of three doshas along with Vata dosha and Pitta dosha are fundamentals of Ayurveda. Kapha dosha originates from Jala and Prithvi Mahabhuta. thus, Kapha dosha is represented in the body as Jala and Prithvi Mahabhuta similarly, the moon which is responsible for nourishment is represented as Kapha in the Universe.(Sush.Sutr.29.6) Even though Kapha is correlated with “phlegm” the functions are broadspectrum like providing strength to the body, maintaining anatomical integrity of organ entities, and even psychological like improving patience. The primary site of Kapha dosha is Amashaya or the stomach and Vamana or the therapeutic emesis or induction of vomiting is the prime treatment of Kapha dosha diseases.

Kapha (कफः) literally translates to “watery froth” or “phlegm”. One of three [[doshas (दोषाः)]] along with [[Vata dosha (वातः वातदोषः वा)|Vata dosha (वातदोषः)]] and [[Pitta dosha (पित्तम् पित्तदोषः वा)|Pitta dosha (पित्तदोषः)]] are fundamentals of Ayurveda. Kapha dosha originates from [[Jala (जलम्)|Jala]] and Prithvi [[Panchamahabhutas (पञ्चमहाभूतानि)|Mahabhuta]]. Thus, Kapha dosha is represented in the body as Jala and Prithvi Mahabhuta. Similarly, the moon which is responsible for nourishment is represented as Kapha in the Universe.<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 29 Sutra 6)</ref>(Sush.Sutr.29.6) Even though Kapha is correlated with “phlegm” the functions are broad spectrum like providing strength to the body, maintaining anatomical integrity of organ entities, and even psychological like improving patience. The primary site of Kapha dosha is Amashaya or the stomach and Vamana or the therapeutic emesis or induction of vomiting is the prime treatment of Kapha dosha diseases.

== Etymology ==

== Etymology ==

Exercise is also mentioned for Kapha dosha imbalance.

Exercise is also mentioned for Kapha dosha imbalance.