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Concept of Kleda

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

2024 Volume 9 Number 2 February
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Concept of Kleda in accordance to Kriya Sharir - A Review Article

Lalwani K1*, Kodape D2, Topare S3, Pawar K4
DOI:10.21760/jaims.9.2.29

1* Kiran Lalwani, Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharir, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

2 DT Kodape, Associate Professor, Department of Kriya Sharir, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

3 Sunil Topare, HOD, Department of Kriya Sharir, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

4 Kiran Pawar, Associate Professor, Department of Kriya Sharir, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Concept of Kleda may not yet have any recognized clinical value as it is not specifically addressed in any Ayurvedic texts. Our Classical text doesn’t particularly mention it in any of its quotations. However, we are all aware that the term "Kleda" appears throughout Bruhatrayi. Kleda is an integral bhava in human body with physiological, pathological and therapeutic importance. It has different meaning in different context. Acharya Charaka identified this as one among the Six Ahara Pariṇamakara Bhava, factors essential for biotransformation of diet, thus helping in the digestion and metabolism process. It also helps in other vital functions of the body i.e., circulation, respiration, excretion, and protection of the skin through sweating as well. It is a factor responsible for moisture, thus it may be considered as water in the body, present in various forms. Generally, water (Udaka) is moisturizing agent. Kleda and Udaka may be synonymous but Udaka when performs a specific function of Kledana (moistening, wetting or liquifying) then it is known as Kleda. The amount of Kleda is balanced by removal of excess Kleda in the form of Sweda and Mutra.

Keywords: Kleda, Udaka, Kledana, Sweda, Mutra

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Introduction

The word 'Kleda' originates from the root 'Klid' which means 'to make wet'. So, Kleda is something which makes things wet. Kleda is a Dravya with certain properties and functions. Kleda is described as representative of Jala Mahābhūta in the body and causing softening and loosening of solid materials on an account of its Drava, Snigdha and Mṛudu properties. So, Kleda is nothing but Udaka with some modifications.

Aim and Objectives

1. To clarify the concept of Kleda in accordance with Sharir Kriya.

2. To establish Kleda’s function and role in relation to the core Ayurvedic

Materials and Methods

All the Ayurvedic classics and modern text along with journals and modern databases has been thoroughly searched.

Relation of Kleda and Dosha

Prakrut Kleda is directly related to Kapha Dosha due to similarities in properties and Jaliya Dharma.[1] It is related to Kledaka Kapha which resides in Amashaya and does the function of Anna Kledana.

Relation between Kleda and Mala

Prakrut Kleda is responsible for softening the solid elements in the body because of its Drava, Snigdha, Picchila, Mrudu Gunas. According to Acharya Sushrut, Sweda is responsible for making Twak Sukaumaryatwa by doing Dharan of Kleda.

Whenever the normal liquid portions (Ārdratā) increase in Dhātu as a result of metabolism or in some pathological conditions, it is to be eliminated mainly through Mūtra.[4]

i.e., मूत्रस्यक्लेदवाहनम्| (A.H.Su. 11/5)

बस्तिपूरणववक्लेदकृन्मूत्रं| (Su. Su. 15/2)

Sweda also helps in the controlled elimination of Kleda.

i.e., स्वेदस्यक्लेदविध्रुति | (A.H.Su. 11/5)

स्वेद क्लेदत्वक्सौकुमार्यकृत् |(Su.Su.15/2)

According to Ayurveda, Mutra and Sweda are the Malas, Kleda is eliminated through Mutra[7] while Sweda holds it in the body tissues. Thus, the status of Kleda, Sweda and Mutra are interdependent. If Kleda is water portion, then consider Sweda as solute part in sweat and Mutra as solute part in the urine. Sweda retain Kleda while Mutra eliminates it from body. This concept is applied practically during treatment of diseases.

Role in Ahara Parinamkara Bhava

Prakrut Kleda plays vital role in Anna Pachana with normal functioning of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni, ultimately maintaining normal physiological process in the body.

Ushma, Vayu, Kleda, Sneha, Kala, and Samyoga are necessary for correct Ahara Pachana.[2] Here Kleda should be seen as Jalabhaga existing within the body, particularly the Kledaka Kapha in Amashaya that performs the Annasanghata (breaking down the dietary material into a mucilaginous state).

Role in Digestion

It is regarded as one of the prerequisites necessary for healthy food digestion. Kleda is the moisture needed to keep the mild digestion at the point of Dhatus running smoothly. The stomach's mucous membrane is shielded by the gastric mucin (Kleda + Sneha). Chymification (Kledana) is the process by which food breaks down into tiny particles in the stomach, and the resulting food is known as chyme. Here, the Kaphaja Bhava is Kleda. Thus, in Sareera, Kapha bears responsibility for Kledana.[3]

In addition to supplying a liquid medium for the digestion process, mucus secreted by the mucus neck cells of gastric glands is crucial in protecting the mucous membrane of the stomach. Additionally, the gut's associated lymphoid tissue contributes to protection by blocking the entry of any bacteria. Kledaka Kapha is able to describe each of these mechanisms.

Vikrut Kleda Utpatti in Dhatu

Kleda is the moisture required for the smooth functioning of the subtle digestion at the point of Dhatus (tissues). Every Dhatu has specific shape and structure. Rasa and Rakta are liquid. The rest have specific physicality and shape. For smooth functioning of them, there is always a need for something to help replenish them. Kleda


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is the moisture created for replenishment and nourishment of every Dhatu and is used by that tissue and the next tissue as well.

The amount of Kleda produced is due to the Jala Mahabhuta in the body. As, a result, if you drink a lot of water, the generated Aahar Rasa will also contain a lot of water and Kleda. This Kleda which is generated at every level, has to be removed from the body otherwise it can cause Srotorodha, vitiation of Jala Mahabhuta and other issues and diseases.

Frequent consumption of Kledakara Aahar Vihar.

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Abnormally higher amount of Kleda in Strotas.

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Excess Kleda formation in Dhatu.

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Excessive formation of Kleda in Body.

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Inhibition of normal physiological function of body.

In normal physiological condition, Kleda should typically migrate from one Dhatu to another, but in case of excess Kleda, it will remain in the Dhatus.

1. In Rasa - Due to excess Kleda - Rasa fails to replenish the Rakta Dhatu and hence it causes Pandu/Anemia.

2. Kleda that becomes stagnant in Rakta and Mamsa Dhatu can cause skin disorder.

3. Asthi - No particular diseases of Asthi Dhatu that shows Kleda, but there are diseases like osteomalacia and greenstick fractures where the Dhatu becomes weak because of depletion of Prithvi Mahabhuta and its Sthira Guna.

4. Majja - Atyadhikka Kleda in Majja Dhatu leads to fogginess of mind specifically in psychological disorders like schizophrenia.

5. When Shukra Dhatu gets affected can cause congenital issues - for example juvenile diabetes.

Kleda as a Dusya

Dosha Dushya Sammurchana, Agnimandya or disturbed Sara-Kitta Vibhajana produces Vikrut Kleda

that can cause or become a vital entity in disease manifestation. This can be justified from certain Vyadhi Utpattis explained in Samhitas such as Kushtha, Prameha, Prameha Pidaka, Vrana etc.

In classical text, word “Kleda” also used for secretion or oozing from wound (Vrana)[5] or skin lesions as a symptom in various disorders. Exudates which are inflammatory products are common in skin diseases, for example in Kustha and Visarpa, Kleda is considered as Dusya in these clinical conditions too.

Kleda in Prameha

In Diabetes, excessive of Kleda suppresses the Agni (factor responsible for digestion and metabolism), obstructs the Strotas and produces various disorders. Among the vitiating factors responsible for causation of Prameha, Vikruta Kleda is one among the important factors responsible for the pathogenesis of the ailment. In Samprapti of Prameha, Kleda becomes seriously vitiated due to hampered process of digestion and mixes with urine to produce turbid and frequent urination, which is cardinal feature of Prameha.[5]

Kleda in Obesity

In general, Kleda should travel from one Dhatu to another; nevertheless, if there is excess Kleda, it will remain in the Dhatus. In obesity, Kleda becomes stagnant in Medovaha Srotas. There will be flabbier adipose tissue. Although Meda Dhatu is present in every body, it manifests differently in thin people than in fat people. Therefore because of presence of Jala Mahabhuta, the fat in obese person will be flabbier.

Discussion and Conclusion

According to Ayurveda, Kleda is a substance where the water element (Jala Mahabhoota) predominates at the most basic level (the Mahabhoota level). Furthermore, in terms of Tridoshas, Kleda is regulated and contributed by both Pitta and Kapha. In case the Apya Bhava of Kapha is disrupted, the body might experience an increase in Kleda; or if, Ushna (heat) and/or Drava (Jala) Bhava gets rise. Next comes a disruption of Pitta, which therefore causes a disturbance of Kleda.

Kleda is the fundamental collection of Sneha in the body that sustains life by maintaining the


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homeostasis. In our classics, Kleda is used in two forms; one as a normal constituent needed for the body, for digestion, keeps the entire body moistened and holds all the elements together.

When this Kleda exceeds a particular limit, attains another form i.e., Malarupa, and it should be eliminated through Mutra, Sweda etc. If there is no proper elimination of Kleda which leads to Malasanchaya in Dhatus which disturbs the overall system and leads to Kleda Pradhana Vyadhis, some are mentioned above.

Any derangement in Kleda can cause its deterioration, thus all measures should be taken to keep the Snehabhava of Shareera in optimum level. An assessment of this is of utmost importance for a clear diagnosis of a condition in a patient. This can be carried out by the thorough examinations of the Malas, especially Mutra.

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