Svasa originates in Amashaya with which Kapha to cause bronchial spasm?

• A. Pitta from stomach to lungs
• B. Kapha from chest to lungs
• C. Originating in Amashaya with Kledaka Kapha, Prana causes Kapha to move Pratiloma and Urdhva into the lungs; Damp and cold qualities of Kapha cause bronchial spasm
• D. Vata dryness

Answer: (C)

Svasa is driven by Kapha that originates in the stomach region (Amashaya) with the Kledaka subtype. Prana governs the movement of this Kapha upward (urdhva) and against the usual flow (pratiloma) into the lungs. Once in the bronchi, the damp, cold qualities of Kapha thicken the airway mucus and chill the airways, leading to bronchial constriction or spasm. This specific origin and directional movement explain why bronchospasm occurs with Svasa. Other routes—such as Pitta’s fiery influence from stomach to lungs or Vata’s dryness—don’t account for the thick, moist mucus and upward migration that precipitate airway constriction.