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According to Ayurveda, the Panchamahabhoota manifest in the human body as Dosha and form the
The three doshas are Vata, Pitta, Kapha, which are known as Tridosh.
Dosha Prakruti is Deha prakruti expressed in terms of vata-dosha, pitta-dosha and kapha-dosha.
Dosha is that which becomes vitiated (prakopit) and then affects Dushyas.
Dushya (Dhatu, Agni, Mala, Shrota) are that which get affected by dosha.
They are the agents of DNA, which form the blueprint for the physiology.
The Tridosha govern the biological, psychological and physiological functions of the body and mind.
Each dosha type identifies with their unique set of qualities, physical, physiological and psychological
Bodys air-principal, called Vata is manifested from Ether (Akash) and Air (Vayu) elements, which in Sanskrit
terminology is called the Vata-dosha. It is the subtle energy that governs the biological movements.
Qualities
Vata has the qualities of Ether and Air, such as Mobil, dry, light, cold, rough, swift, fast, clear and subtle.
Vata is the energy of movement and represents principle of propulsion.
Key factor for body, without Vata, Pitta cant function and Kapha cant form
Physiologically attributes
Physiologically, the appetite and digestion is variable with a tendency towards experience malabsorption. The
feces are dry, hard and small and have a tendency towards constipation. Perspiration is less than other
constitutional types. Sleep is interrupted. They easily get exhausted and fatigued due to shorter reservoir of
energy and stamina. They crave for sweet, sour and salty tastes and like hot drinks.
Psychological attributes
Individuals with Vata mental type have mental and emotional tendencies towards fear, anxiety, insecurity,
nervousness, confusion, indecisiveness, unpredictable moods, behaviours & interests. They have good, but
erratic mental powers. They are quick to perceive things and to react, but not always consistent in their
judgements. They have short memory but quick mental understanding. They have good perception but tend
to be forgetful. They are quick at attachments and detachments; fast at both getting emotional and expressing
emotions as well as forgetting them. They have little willpower, courage, confidence and tolerance. They
seldom become vindictive and seldom blame themselves. They do not have many friends. They may have
superficial acquaintances and can make friendships outside their social and age group. Spiritually and
philosophically, they seem to have a changeable faith. They are materialistic.
Occupations that require good communication skills and creativity suit Vata.
Vata Subtypes
Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana and Apana.
Pitta is manifested from Fire (Agni) and Water (Jal) elements as the fire principal of the body (Pitta dosha).
Qualities
It has qualities of Fire and Water, such as hot, oily, sharp, mobile, light, sour, intense and liquid.
Pitta is the energy of transformation, digestion and metabolism and represents the principle of
conversion.
Physiological attributes
They have strong metabolism and good appetite, thirst and digestion and tend to consume large quantities of
food. They have a tendency towards excessive hunger and acidity. They have a tendency towards frequent
bowl movement; the feces are yellowish, liquid, soft and plentiful. Relatively, they produce a large volume of
urine. They have a natural craving for sweet, bitter and astringent tastes. The sleep is little, sound and
uninterrupted. They do not tolerate heat well. They like cold drinks, foodstuff and environment.
Psychological attributes
Individuals with Pitta mental types tend towards fiery emotions such as irritability, anger, frustration, hatred
and jealousy. They are intelligent, sharp minded, logical and aggressive. They have good power of
comprehension. They have a sharp and cutting speech and tend to be critical of others. They do not consider
themselves emotional but usually are and they have difficulty controlling it. They are very helpful and kind to
friends and followers. They can be cruel and unforgiving to opponents. They are concerned with the
accumulation of money. They are bold and like challenges. They are passionate about their faith and tend to
be fanatic.
Occupations that require high intelligence, competitiveness, assertiveness, high level of concentration and
leadership qualities suit Pitta.
Pitta Subtypes
Pachaka, Ranjaka, Sadhaka, Alochaka and Bhrajaka.
Kapha is manifested from Water (Jal) and Earth (Prathvi) elements as the water principal of the body. Kapha
cements the elements in the body, providing the material for physical structure.
Qualities
Kapha has the qualities of Water and Earth, such as oily, smooth, soft, sweet, firm, stable, hard, dense,
slow, heavy, cold, sticky, and moist.
Kapha is the energy of lubrication and structure, and represents the principle of preservation and
restoration
Physiological attributes
Physiologically, kapha people have regular and steady appetite, slow digestion and metabolism. They usually
require less food intake. They have a craving for pungent, bitter and astringent tastes. Stool is soft and could
be with mucus, and evacuation is generally slow due to low motility. Sleep is sound and prolonged. They have
a tendency towards feeling lethargic. They have good stamina and capacity for hard and laborious work over
long working hours. Kapha people are generally happy, healthy and peaceful.
Psychological attributes
Individuals with Kapha mental types tend towards watery emotions like love and desire, romance and negative
feeling of greed, attachment, accumulation, holding, possessiveness and lust. They tend to be calm, forgiving,
kind, considerate and loyal but are not always capable of change and adoptability. The comprehension is slow
but definite. Once they understand something, the knowledge is retained. They tend to have many friends and
to be very close to their family, community and religion. They travel less. Mentally they are study and need
time to consider things properly. They have a tendency towards dullness, lethargy and depression.
Occupations that require steadiness, firmness, compassion and caring nature suit Kapha type.
Kapha subtypes
Kledaka, Avalambaka, Bodhaka, Tarpaka and Shleshaka
Physiological functions of Vata relate to all the bodily movements, breathing, pulsation in heart, natural
urges, transformation of tissues, all expansion and contraction, movement of cytoplasm, movement of the
nerve signal impulses, motor functions, secretions, excretions, sensory functions, pain, tremor, spasms,
ungroundedness and emptiness. It is prominent in Old age
Physiological functions of the pitta relate to body heat and temperature, digestion, absorption,
assimilation, metabolism, perspiration, hunger, thirst, understanding, intelligence, anger, hate and
jealousy.
Physiological functions of Kapha in the body relate to stability, energy, lubrication, unctuousness,
calmness, love, forgiveness, greed, attachment, accumulation, holding and possessiveness.
Vikruti
Vikruti reveals the present state of the three doshas.
Due to present diet, lifestyle, emotions, age, environment, etc. the present state of doshas may not be the
same as the prakruti and an imbalance may be present, resulting in a state of Vikrut.
If the present state of the doshas is the same as prakruti, the person is supposed to be balanced and
healthy.
Physical: constipation, dry skin, rough skin, low stamina, loss of energy,
intestinal gas, irregular appetite, high blood pressure, lower back pain, menstrual cramps, pain, muscle
spasms, headache, cold hands/feet, cracking joints, hair loss, brittle nails, etc.
Seat of Vata : The large intestine, pelvic cavity, bones, skin, ears and thighs are the seats of Vata in our body. If
the body develops/forms an excess of Vata, it will accumulate in these locations.
Physical: skin inflammations, boils/rashes, acne, excessive hunger or thirst, bad breath, psoriasis, hot flushes,
heartburn, acid stomach, ulcers, some body odours, rectal burning, haemorrhoids, pronounced yellowing of
urine and faeces, redness, sweating, pus formation, fainting, burning hands/feet, arthritis, etc.
Seat of Pitta: The small intestine, stomach, sweat glands, blood, eyes and skin are the seat of Pitta in our body.
If the body develops/forms an excess of Pitta, it will accumulate/affect in these locations.
Physical: intolerance of cold and damp. Sinus congestion, running nose, fluid
retention, loose and aching joints, diabetes, weight gain, obesity, heaviness in limbs, high cholesterol, itching,
indigestion, excess saliva, etc.
Seat of Kapha: The chest, throat, head, sinuses, nose, mouth, stomach, joints, cytoplasm and liquid secretions
of the body such as mucus are the seats of Kapha. If the body develops/forms an excess of
Kapha, it will accumulate in these locations. The problem associated with joints may also be
due to depletion rather than excess of Kapha.
Manas Prakruti
Manas Prakruti is a term that defines the mental constitution and is described in terms of three guna
Satva, Rajas and Tamas.
Satva qualities of mind are clarity, alertness, attentiveness, love, compassion, cooperativeness.
Individuals in whom Satva predominates give value to truth, honesty, humility and the good of all.
While each of these three qualities is necessary in nature, Satva is the proper quality of the mind.
Rajas and Tamas in the mind become impurities (dosha/Vikar) that weaken our power of perception.
Vata
Food items to be avoided:
Fruits: Apple (sweet), pear, dry fruits (figs, dates, raisins), banana (if not fully ripped), pomegranates/dadam (if too
dry and astringent), watermelon, rockmelon, sitafal, chhiku.
Vegetables: all bitter vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, fresh coriander, radish (raw), raw onion,
raw tomato, mushrooms, potato (specially, at night), peas.
Recommended food:
Fruits: sweet fruits, grapes, oranges, mosambi, jamun, jamphal, jambu (in moderation), mangoes, pineapple, fully
ripped banana, papaya (in moderation), Apricots, avocado, berries, cherries, fresh dates, fresh figs, grapefruit,
kiwifruit, lemon, peach, strawberry, tamarind, water-melon (only in summer, and in moderation),
pomegranates/dadam (if sweet and juicy). All dried fruits such as dates, figs, prunes or raisins to be soaked before
consuming and only in moderation.
Vegetables: All cooked or lightly cooked vegetables, carrots, beets, green beans, garlic, fresh ginger, cooked onions,
sweet-potato, pumpkin, spinach (all leafy greens in moderation), eggplant (in moderation).
Pitta
Food items to be avoided:
Fruits: all sour fruits, banana (unripe), pineapple, sour apples, sour apricots, sour berries, sour cherries, green
grapes, kiwifruit, lemon, green mangos, sour oranges, peaches, sour plum, tamarind.
Vegetables: corn, raw onion, tomato, radish, mushrooms, garlic, beets (raw), turnip, eggplant, chilli (fresh green, dry
red or white), spinach.
Kapha
Food items to be avoided:
Fruits: all sweet and juicy fruits, avocado, banana, coconut, dates, melons, kiwi fruit, plum, fresh figs, mangos,
papaya, pineapple, jamfal, sitafal, bore (Indian sweet berry), chhiku.
Vegetables: Cucumber, potato, pumpkin, tomato, mushrooms, fresh coriander.
Recommended food:
Fruits: apple, apricots, berries, cherries, dried fruits (prunes, dates, figs and raisins), grapes (specially, black), lemon,
peach, pomegranates/dadam, strawberry, jambu, papaya (in moderation).
Vegetables: all leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, carrots (in moderation), beets, chilli, garlic, ginger, brusseles
sprouts, eggplant, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, leeks, bitter vegetables (in moderations), lettuce (in moderation)
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