####Herbs and Remedies
When too much Kapha spills out of the gastrointestinal tract upwards into the body, it can enter different tissues. It shows especially in the Kapha sites of the body such as the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. In these areas, the increased Kapha Dosha can cause tissue-specific complaints, often depending on the Kapha properties - cold, wet, heavy, stable, solid, unctuous - that are, in particular, out of balance. Below are some specific examples that might sound familiar to you or the people around you.
####Taking care of your Kapha can help prevent:
Clogged forehead cavities
Udana Vayu is one of the upward moving winds of the Vata Dosha and can push too much Kapha into the head. It then settles in the forehead cavities and leads to recurrent colds and stuffy nose, foggy brain, and blocked sinuses.
Clogged ear cavity/ear canal
Vata is responsible for movement and it can propel Kapha into the ear canal, where it can lead to blockages and ear infections. This can sometimes even lead to balance disorders.
Eye disorders in which Kapha plays a role (e.g., glaucoma)
An excess or disturbed Kapha in the eye fluids can lead to cataract and glaucoma, sometimes as an accompanying symptom to the typical Kapha disorder diabetes.
Pterygium
It’s one of the diseases of the sclera (white part) of the eye. A growth/swelling of the conjunctiva covers the white part of the eye over the cornea, that arises from the immature Kapha molecules on the cornea. It’s a curable condition.
Swollen pharynx / larynx (sore throat)
A mild type of inflammation of the pharynx (area behind throat) or larynx (voice box) is due to Kapha, usually combined with Pitta. Kapha symptoms are itching, swelling, whitish patches over tonsils, and hoarseness of voice.
Thyroid problems (under-function)
When Kapha affects the thyroid gland, it’s caused by Manda Agni (slow digestion) in the Bhuta and Dhatu Agni's (metabolism of liver and tissues). It’s an expression of the heavy and slow qualities of Kapha. It’s quite common amongst Kapha individuals and those with a Kapha imbalance.
Lung disorders
The lungs form an area that is very susceptible to Kapha-related disorders and emotions (grief and sadness). Examples include bronchitis and pneumonia. Remedies that can support the removal of too much Kapha in the lungs are:
- Sitopaladi Churna
- Abhrak Bhasma
- Tulsi
- Pippali
- Liquorice
