Properties of Kapha
स्निग्धः शीतो गुरुर्मन्दः श्लक्ष्णो मृत्स्नः स्थिरः कफः ।
| Sr.No | Guna | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snigdha | Oily, unctuous |
| 2 | Sheeta | Cold |
| 3 | Guru | Heavy |
| 4 | Manda | Mild, viscous |
| 5 | Shlakshna | Smooth, clear |
| 6 | Mrutsna | Slimy, jelly like |
| 7 | Sthira | Stability, immobility |
Properties of Pitta
पित्तं सस्नेहतीक्ष्णोष्णं लघु विस्त्रं सरं द्रवम् |
| Sr.No | Guna | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sasneha | Slight bonding, sticky |
| 2 | Tikshna | Penetrating |
| 3 | Ushna | Hot, heat producing |
| 4 | Laghu | Light in weight |
| 5 | Visra | Foul smelling |
| 6 | Sara | Free flowing |
| 7 | Drava | Liquidity |
Properties of Vata
तत्र रूक्षो लघुः शीतः खरः सूक्ष्मश्चलोऽनिलः ।
| Sr.No | Guna | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruksha | Dryness |
| 2 | Laghu | Light in weight |
| 3 | Sheeta | Coldness |
| 4 | Khara | Roughness |
| 5 | Sukshma | Micro permeability |
| 6 | Chala | Motility |
Prakriti made with equal quantity of Vata, Pitta and Kapha is superior in nature.
Prakriti made with combination of any two Dosha like Vata-Pitta, Vata-Kapha and Pitta-Kapha is inferior in nature.
Poisonous worms are born from poison only. Similarly at the time of conception, Dosha present in semen and ovum give rise to three types of Prakriti.
| Prakriti type | Nature of body |
|---|---|
| Vata | Heena (weak) |
| Pitta | Madhya (medium) |
| Kapha | Uttama (strong) |
There are three types of digestive tracts (Koshta):
1. Kroora Koshta– In this bowel evacuation is difficult with hard stool. Also the person will have irregular digestion. It is influenced by Vata Dosha.
2. Mrudu Koshta– In this bowel evacuation is very quick with very soft or loose stools. Even administration of milk will cause bowel evacuation. It is influenced by Pitta Dosha.
3. Madhya Koshta– In this bowel evacuation is normal, at appropriate times with soft & normal stool. It is influenced by Kapha Dosha & Tridosha balance.