The SUBDOSHAS

Each of the doshas has five subdoshas which operate throughout the body more specifically. Subdoshas are examined through questioning and pulse diagnosis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subdoshas

Location

Direction

Function

Vayus (Vata)

 

 

 

Prana inward senses, brain, throat, chest

inward

intake

Udana outward

chest, throat

upward

output

Samana
“ the equalizer”

small intestine

balancing

absorption

Vyana circulator From heart outward to whole body; especially extremities

outward

circulation

Apana downward

pelvis

downward

elimination of urine & feces, menses or ejaculation and childbirth.

Pittas

 

 

 

Sadhaka "determines what is the truth"

brain and heart

inward

inner combustion

Alochaka
"governs vision"

eyes

upward

receive light

Pachaka
"digests things"

stomach, liver/spleen

equalizing

digestion, discrimination

Bhrajaka
"governs lustre"

stomach

outward

digestion warmth
& sunlight

Ranjaka "imparts color"

liver

downward

warmth in blood

 

 

Kaphas

 

 

 

Tarpaka
"gives contentment"

brain, heart, nerves

inward calmness, stability, happiness

Bodhaka
"gives perception"

tongue, sensory
in head

upward

taste, knowledge, perception

Kledaka
"that moistens"

stomach-alkaline & mucous lining

balancing

liquifies food

Sleshaka
"gives lubrication"

joints, limbs, skin

outward

holds together & ease of movement

Avalambaka
"gives support"

chest, heart & lungs

downward

lubrication