| Keyword | Bodhaka |
| Type | S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | रसबोधनात्। बोधको रसनास्थायी। अ.हृ.सू. १२/१७ |
| Reference | A.H.Su.12/17 |
| Literary Meaning | One , which causes perception of taste |
| Implied Meaning | This is one of the five types of Kapha situated in buccal cavity ( mouth ). It resides in the tongue . |
| Elaboration | Bodhaka Kapha acts at the initial phase of digestion . The process of chewing is the starting point of Bodhaka Kapha action . It is responsible for perception of gustatory stimuli i . e . various tastes like sweet , sour , pungent etc . |
Last updated on June 10th, 2021 at 10:40 am