Bodhakakapha, Bodhaka-kapha: 3 definitions
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyBodhakakapha (बोधककफ):—A Sanskrit technical term referring to “instrumental of taste-perception”, it is one of the five upadoṣa (sub functions) of Kapha (one of the three doṣas). A doṣa is a basic component of life. The compound Bodhakapitta is composed of the words Bodhaka (‘indicating’ or ‘instructing’) and Kapha (‘fluid principle’). These terms are used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā and the Suśruta-saṃhitā. Āyurveda is India’s classical science of medicine.
Source: Cogprints: Concepts of Human Physiology in AyurvedaBodhaka Kapha:—This is said to be present in oral cavity and helps in the perception of taste. Salivary juice secreted in the oral cavity not only helps in the process of taste perception but also performs some protective functions. Root of the tongue is the site of ‘Bodhaka Kapha’. Tonsils are the important lymphoid tissue-containing structures present there.
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsBodhakakapha (बोधककफ):—One of the five subtypes of Kapha, that helps in the perception of taste.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Partial matches: Kapha, Bodhaka.
Full-text: Kapha.
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