Collection: Dosha: PITTA

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:

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
• extremes of sour, salty and spicy food
• coffee, tea, alcohol, cigarettes
• loud aggressive music
• too much direct sunlight/ heat especially in summer