Smoothness
One of the twenty Ayurvedic attributes; the smooth/slimy quality lubricates the body, increases flexibility, and helps prevent osteoporosis and arthritic changes.
Shlakshna (Smooth): Effects on Body and Doshas
The smooth quality increases Pitta and Kapha and decreases Vata. Cheese and oils increase Pitta, while avocado and ghee increase Kapha. This quality lubricates and makes the body flexible. Shlakshna prevents osteoporosis and arthritic changes.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Two: Universal Attributes and Doshic Theory
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