Kledaka Kapha (क्लेदक कफ)

Kledaka Kapha is located in the stomach (Amashaya). Its primary function is to moisten and liquefy the ingested food ('K.

Ayurvedic Principles (Siddhanta Kosha) 1 min read
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Sanskrit Verse

आमाशये श्लेष्मा क्लेदकः, सोऽन्नसङ्घातक्लेदनात्।

— (Ashtanga Hrudayam, Sutrasthana 12/13 - part of verse)

Explanation

Kledaka Kapha is located in the stomach (Amashaya). Its primary function is to moisten and liquefy the ingested food (‘Kledana’ means moistening), making it soft and easy for the digestive enzymes (Pachaka Pitta) to act upon. It forms the protective mucous lining of the stomach.

Clinical Importance

A balanced Kledaka Kapha protects the stomach from the heat of Pitta. Its imbalance can lead to either excessive mucus and slow digestion (if increased) or ulcers and acidity (if decreased).