Shlashaka Kapha Flashcards
What is the primary site of shleshaka kapha?
Joints
What are the primary functions of shleshaka kapha?
Lubricates joints (synovial fluid) Nourishes bones
What are the primary qualities of shleshaka kapha?
Thick Sticky Liquid Oily Slimy
What is the function of shleshaka kapha in the joints?
Lubricates the joint
Nourishes the articular (joint) surfaces and cartilages to promote easy movement
What function does shleshaka kapha serve in the skeletal system and ligaments?
Supports the skeletal system
Strengthens the ligaments
If shleshaka kapha looses its unctuous and liquid qualities what are the symptoms and results?
What other dosha is likely to enter under these conditions?
Joint nourishment ceases
Cracking and popping joints
Kapha molecule dry up allowing vāta to enter with its rough qualities. Crystals of calcium accumulate in the joints causing pain and stiffness
Disorders of shleshaka kapha include?
Degenerative arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
What types of excersize can be stressful to the joints?
What types of excersize are beneficial?
Jogging
Vigorous exercise
Yoga
Water aerobics
Tai chi
Walking
How long should a person exercise?
To half their capacity, when sweat comes to the forehead, underarms, and along the spine
What is the governing element of shleshaka kapha?
Earth
