Dosha: Pitta Body type
Fire and Water
Pitta Dosha is the principle of transformation in all living organisms and is a combination of the elements fire and water. Pitta Dosha is closely related to the digestive system, metabolism, enzymes, and glands in the body. The main characteristics of Pitta Dosha in any person are:
Characteristics can appear in the body as:
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Heat | Good appetite, strong digestive fire, higher body temperature, dislike of heat, early greying of hair. |
| Oiliness | Oily, soft skin; dislike of oily food. |
| Fluidity | Excess sweating, passing of excess urine, loose stools, tendency towards diarrhoea, excess thirst. |
| Sour | Acidity, sensitivity to sour fruits, excess salivation, sour eructation. |
| Sharpness | Accurate memory, sharp teeth, sharp facial features with a pointed nose and penetrating eyes. |
| Pungent | Burning sensations in skin, eyes, throat, and stomach; feelings of anger and hatred. |
| Spreading | Spread of infections (e.g., rash, acne); tendency towards desiring fame. |
Some of the bodily functions ruled by Pitta Dosha are:
- Digestion
- Metabolism
- Vision
- Heat and energy production
- Skin lustre
- Hunger
- Thirst
- Intelligence
- Courage
- Anger
The imbalance created by excess Pitta Dosha can be exacerbated by:
- Anger
- Consuming extreme amounts of sour, salty, and spicy foods
- Coffee, tea, alcohol, and cigarettes
- Loud and aggressive music
- Excessive exposure to direct sunlight/heat, especially in summer
