Types of Doshas Flashcards
Prana Vayu
Site: Head
Higher mental functions
Input from sensory organs
Inhalation
Swallowing
Udana Vayu
Site: Chest
Speech production
Ethusiasm
Memory
Samana Vayu
Site: Stomach
All aspects of digestion and assimilation
Kindling the fire
Apana Vayu
Site: Below navel (anus bladder groin)
Regulates all excretory functions
Ejaculation and drive
Childbirth
Defecation Urination Mensturation
Vyana Vayu
Site: Heart
Moves throughout body
Circulation
All reflexes and movements
Pachaka pitta
Site: Stomach/Small intestine
Responsible for all types of pittas, bifurcation of digested food and support dhatu agnis
Ranjaka Pitta
Site: Liver spleen Stomach
Imparts colour to blood/bie
Sadhaka PItta
Site: Heart and brain
Nourishes mental functions - intelligence and courage
Alochaka pitta
Site: Eyes
Enables visual perception/ good eyesight
Lustre and colours of eyes
Brajaka PItta
Site: Skin
Keeps skin warm and responsible for complexion and glow
Avalambaka Kapha
Site: Chest
Supports all kapha - structure, pleural fluid, emotions
Kledaka Kapha
Site: Stomach + GI tract
Lubrication of stomach and moisten food
Bodhaka Kapha
Site: Tongue
Functions helps in taste perception, Understanding of flavour and feel of satisfaction
Tarpaka Kapha
Site: Brain CSF activity
Nourishing brain cells/ shock proof/floating effect
Shleshaka kapha
Site: Joints
Lubricates, nourishes cartilage, support to joint
