Abstract

CONSEPTUAL STUDY ON KAPHA PRAKOPAK NIDAN

Dr. Ashutosh Singh* and Dr. Vijaya Agrawal

Abstract

Kapha is a word which is indicates a part of tridosha (vata, pitta, kapha), according to ayurveda this dosha is responsible for stability, lubrication, substance and support of our physical body. In the kaphadosha there is a predominance of the water and earth elements, like this elements kapha tends to be cool, moist, stable and heavy. This qualities manifest heavy bone, lustours, and supple skin. Kapha is also prone to gaining weight. Nidan means that causitive factors whiche are used for disease, Dosha (kapha) prakopaknidan are responsible for developed diseases.

Keywords: Tridosha, kapha, nidan.