Elements: Earth
Increase: Kapha
Decrease: Vata and Pitta
Found in the Sweet, Salty and Astringent tastes
Balanced by Subtle, Light, Bitter and Pungent
Action: protects, shields, buffers, reduces sensitivity and vulnerability.
In excess: Causes stagnation and obstruction of body channels, and obesity.
Food representation: thick, dense and heavy foods such as meat or hard cheese.