Shleshaka Kapha
The subtype of Kapha present in joint spaces that lubricates joints, nourishes articular surfaces and cartilages, and supports the skeletal system.
Shleshaka Kapha: Joint Lubrication and Skeletal Support
Shleshaka kapha is thick, sticky, liquid, oily, and slimy. It is present all over the body, and especially in the joint spaces where two bones come together. It lubricates the joints and nourishes the articular (joint) surfaces and cartilages to promote easy movement.
One of the important functions of shleshaka kapha is to support the skeletal system and to strengthen the ligaments.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Three: The Doshas and Their Subtypes
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