CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON KAPHA KARMA, CONSIDERING SUBJECTIVE AND OBJECTIVE PARAMETERS
Kamath Nagaraj, Jogera Avinash, Angadi Pooja
Department of Kriya Shareera, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital,Hassan, Karnataka, India
Abstract
In Ayurveda, Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala constitute the fundamental pillars that sustain the body's structure and function. Kapha Dosha is primarily responsible for the body's unctuousness, stability, cohesion, lubrication, growth, and immunological strength. It governs anabolic processes, tissue nourishment, and the maintenance of physiological integrity. Derangement of Kapha leads to disorders related to hypometabolism, congestion, insulin resistance, hypersomnia, obesity, and impaired immunity. Therefore, there is a clear need for systematic functional assessment of Kapha dosha in clinical practice.
Aims and Objectives: To analyse and evaluate the karma of Kapha Dosha through subjective and objective parameters, to improve diagnostic accuracy and facilitate individualized Dosha-specific therapeutic planning.
Materials and Methods: Classical Ayurvedic literature, including Brihattrayi and Laghutrayi, was critically reviewed to elucidate the Prakrita and Vaikrita functions of Kapha Dosha. Relevant contemporary biomedical literature was examined to identify physiological and pathological correlates, enabling the correlation of classical concepts with measurable clinical and laboratory parameters.
Discussion and Conclusion: Subjective parameters include clinical history, prakriti and Vikriti analysis, and sensory observations. while objective parameters involve clinical tests and diagnostic tools assessing sensory, motor, and cognitive functions. Prakrita Krama, like Sthiratva, Snigdhatva, Sandibandha, and Kshama, reflects healthy kapha activity1. Conversely, Vaikrta Karma due to Kapha Vrddhi manifests as Agnisadana, Praseka, Alasya, Gaurava, Shvaithya, Shaithya, Shlathangatva, Shwasa, Kasa, Atinidrata2. While Kapha Kshaya manifests as Bhrama, Shunyatva, Hrudrava, Slatha sandhita3. Integrating these traditional and modern approaches allows for a comprehensive understanding of Kapha Dosha Karma, supporting evidence-based diagnostics and standardized ayurvedic care.
Keywords: Kapha Dosha, Prakrita Karma, Vaikrita Karma.
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2026-02-13
| Vol | : | 12 |
| Issue | : | 2 |
| Month | : | February |
| Year | : | 2026 |