Which is a sign of kapha-type atisara?

• A. Lukewarm temperature
• B. Mucous in stool
• C. Dry skin on the hands
• D. Thirst

Answer: (B)

Kapha-type atisara reflects the damp, heavy, mucus-producing nature of kapha in the GI tract. When kapha dominates, stools tend to be copious and coated with mucus, giving a mucous-laden appearance. This mucus content is a direct indicator of kapha’s influence, aligning with its characteristic moistness and lubricating tendency. Other signs like a lukewarm body sensation, dry skin, or thirst are more typical of other dosha imbalances (vata or pitta) and don’t point to kapha as clearly. So mucus in the stool best signals kapha-type diarrhea.