Gross Quality
Grossness associated with obstruction and obesity; increases kapha, decreases vata and pitta
Gross Quality (Sthula)
Sthula (gross) is one of the 20 universal attributes and the opposite of sukshma (subtle). The gross quality increases kapha while decreasing both vata and pitta.
Sthula causes obstruction and obesity. Meat and cheese are examples of gross substances that increase kapha in the system.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Two: Universal Attributes and Doshic Theory
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