[Functions of normal kapha dosha] Unctuousness, binding, firmness/stability, heaviness, virility, strength, forbearance, restraint and absence of greed are the properties of kapha.
[Diagnosis of abnormal state of dosha] Any decrease in vata, pitta and kapha is thus indicated by a decrease in their natural functions or increase in functions of opposite dosha. (this is indicated by the properties associated with any of these dosha, for example, reduced unctuousness indicates a decrease in kapha, etc).
Conversely, any aggravation in dosha is indicated by an increase in their normal functions. Thus normalcy, decrease and aggravation of dosha are examined.
[Summary] Types, causes, symptoms and prognoses of swelling, of various diseases, types of diseases, definitions of the three dosha, normal functions and symptoms of decrease and aggravation of dosha-