SubDosha

Question 1

Vata SubDosha (5)

Answer 1

Prana

Udana

Samana

Vyana

Apana

Question 2

Kapha SubDosha (5)

Answer 2

Tarpaka

Kledaka

Shleshaka

Avalambaka

Bodhaka

Question 3

Pitta SubDosha (5)

Answer 3

Sadhaka

Pachaka

Bhrajaka

Alochaka

Ranjaka

Question 4

Prana Vayu

Direction?
Primary Site?

Answer 4

Inward, Downward

Head

Question 5

Udana Vayu

Direction?
Primary Site?

Answer 5

Upward

Diaphragm, Throat

Question 6

Samana Vayu

Direction?
Primary Site?

Answer 6

Linear

Small Intestine

Question 7

Vyana Vayu

Direction?
Primary Site?

Answer 7

Circular

Heart, Whole Body

Question 8

Apana Vayu

Direction?
Primary Site?

Answer 8

Downward, Outward

Colon, Pelvis

Question 9

Sadhaka Pitta

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 9

-Conscious thinking
-Emotions
-Comprehension

Brain grey matter
Heart, Pericardium

Question 10

Pachaka Pitta

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 10

-Digestion/Absorption/
Assimilation

Small Intestines, Stomach

Question 11

Bhrajaka Pitta

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 11

-Maintain Skin’s color/texture/complexion

Skin

Question 12

Alochaka Pitta

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 12

-Maintain Iris color
-Visual Perception

Eyes

Question 13

Ranjaka Pitta

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 13

-Colors Blood/Urine/Stool
-Produce Bile & Liver Enzymes

Liver, Spleen

Question 14

Tarpaka Kapha

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 14

-Intellect
-Storing Knowledge

Majja Dhatu, Mind, Sinuses

Question 15

Kledaka Kapha

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 15

-Protect walls of Aamashaya

Aamashaya (food carrying channel = stomach and upper GI)

Question 16

Shleshaka Kapha

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 16

-Lubrication

Joints

Question 17

Avalambaka Kapha

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 17

-Support
-Hold Emotions
-Hold Kapha systems

Chest
(Lungs, Pleural cavity, Heart, Respiratory tract, Spine)

Question 18

Bodhaka Kapha

Functions?
Primary Sites?

Answer 18

-Taste

Oral Cavity
(Tongue, Mouth)