| Keyword | Kledaka Kapha |
| Type | S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | यस्त्वामाशयसंस्थित:। क्लेदक: सोऽन्नसंघातक्लेदनात्। अ.हृ.सू. १२/१६ |
| Reference | A.H.Su.12/16 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – wetting, moistening, phlegm in the stomach |
| Implied Meaning | It is one of the five subtypes of Kapha Dosha, which contribute in digestion process by moistening and fragmenting the consumed food. |
| Elaboration | Vaagbhat`a specifically describes subtypes of Kapha . It is located in the stomach. It liquefies the bulk of ingested food ( Annasamghaata ) and starts the process of digestion. Vitiation of Kledaka Kapha leads to various diseases related to gastro intestinal tract. |
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