What is Pitta Dosha in Ayurveda

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According to Ayurveda, Pitta regulates heat, metabolism, and change in the body and psyche. Additionally, it regulates how to metabolize sensory inputs, how to digest food, and how to distinguish between good and evil. The vital digestive “Agni” or “fire” of the body is under the supervision of Pitta.

Pitta Dosha characteristics include:

Feature of Pitta Dosha

Pungent
Light
Hot
Sharp
Acidic
Intense
Penetrating

There are several ways in which the body might experience a Pitta imbalance. Here are a few of the prevalent conditions that frequently result from an elevated Pitta state in your body.
Typical symptoms of Pitta imbalance.

Fever
Nausea
Vertigo
Inflammation
Diarrhea
Shot temper
Excessive hate, jealousy or criticism
Workaholic syndrome
Egotism, self-absorbed
Heartburn/Acid indigestion
Arthritis
Hot flashes
Infections
Ulceration
Skin diseases such as eczema
Rash, hives, urticaria
Bleeding disorders
Photophobia
Perspiration
Bloodshot eyes
Migraine
Sour, acidic or metallic taste in the mouth

How to Maintain Pitta Dosha Balance
Eat less spicy and hot food:

Foods that are hot will just fuel the flames further since Pitta is naturally hot and abrasive. Inflammation, ulceration, and acidity in the framework will all rise with the eating of hot and spicy food. Peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruits (other than lime), sour fruits, vinegar, garlic, fermented foods, pungent (hot) flavors (such as tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, dark pepper), excessive salt, fried food, and red meat are some hot and spicy foods to avoid.

Increased intake of items that are cooling:

Consuming cooling meals is a fantastic option to bringing down the heat when the fire is intense. Coconut (oil, water, meat), lime, cilantro, parsley, ghee, sweet lassi, organic whole milk, watermelon, cucumber, pomegranate juice, bitter greens, basmati rice, dates, figs, sweet mango, and avocado are a few exceptional cooling foods.

Do not miss a meal:

Your metabolism is at its peak if you are a Pitta type or have a Pitta digestive imbalance (Tikshna Agni), at which point skipping meals will result in symptoms of low blood sugar, crankiness, irritability, a “short fuse,” unsteadiness, hyperacidity, and other Pitta irregular characteristics. You must arrange your meals wisely and eat at the appropriate times each day if you want to prevent this. Because Pitta is at its peak throughout the day, notably between 12pm and 1pm every day, make sure lunch is your heavy meal.

Daily pranayama practise:

Yoga offers some very wonderful breathing techniques that will undoubtedly reduce body heat. Sitkari, Shitali, and Chandra Bhedhana pranayama are the finest choices. These breathing techniques are often quite cooling, making them excellent for reducing Pitta dosha imbalances. Each morning, perform three rounds of each of these calming breaths. You may also use these breathing techniques right away to lessen symptoms if you have a strong heat “surge” like a hot flash, excessive sun exposure, or extreme irritation.

Bathe in Moonlight: The moon’s cold will surely reduce Pitta, just as the sun’s heat will do the opposite. On a pleasant summer night, recline in the soft grass to catch the moonlight. Simply go for a stroll in the moonlight during a colder season to soak up this restorative energy. Wear white clothing and, if possible, stroll beside the river to maximise this effect.

Rub the feet and forehead with Brahmi oil or Pitta oil: Brahmi or Pitta oil should be applied to the feet and forehead to help with Pitta symptoms, both physical and mental/emotional. Pitta-type headaches, tension, heat, and irritability can be lessened by applying these oils on your body each night before you go to bed. These oils can also be rubbed into any regions of the body where there may be inflammation.

Ingesting aloe vera juice: Taking aloe vera juice daily is a fantastic alternative for reducing Pitta imbalances, skin problems, and liver problems. To ensure the best and healthiest quality, be sure to get an additive-free, organic version. 3 times each day, take 1-2 Tbsp before meals. Aloe can also be used topically to treat burns, rashes, itching, and other Pitta skin disorders.

Avoid arguing and conflict: Pitta personalities like intelligent and engaging arguments. Serious discussions and disputes will undoubtedly raise Pitta. If your Pitta is high, it’s crucial to avoid serious discussions and instead surround yourself with upbeat, joyous individuals and engage in conversation. Pitta personality types should be surrounded by more amenable people because they detest the word “No.” If you ever engage in a contentious discussion, take a break, go for a walk, and then return to the topic when your mind is more calm. You should dispute without taking any stress in order to balance your Pitta.

The Ayurvedic mind-body type known as Pitta dosha is linked to fire and water. It controls metabolism and other bodily and mental processes associated to heat; it is acute and heated in character. The dosha of metamorphosis is called Pitta. Consider flow and fire! We alter food using what is known as our agni, or digestive fire. Pitta is in charge of creating this “fire” in our stomachs, and if it’s out of balance, it may disrupt our entire physiology.

The Whole Pitta Plus Lifestyle Suggestions:

Pitta-predominant people typically have an athletic physique. Your brain is robust, and your thinking is acute. Despite the fact that you could have inclinations towards workaholism, you are a perfectionist and efficient. Your skin may feel a little sensitive, your body may get heated, and your sleep may be disturbed.

Real text In/Out of Balance chart below the banner

Pitta in Harmony:

Perfectionist (personality type A), powerful brain, strong digestion, bright & glowing skin, sleeps all night, inner serenity and happiness

Is out of balance Pitta.

Workaholic tendencies, fiery personality &
overheating, excess stomach acid, skin rashes and acne, disturbed sleep, and loose stools

The Pitta Doshas’ Five Sub doshas:

Pitta controls how the body and psyche are transformed. There are five separate sub doshas within the Pitta dosha that are in charge of regulating change in diverse physiologic areas.

These are what they are:

Alochaka Pitta: Controls how the eyes, including both inner and exterior vision, work. Alochaka Pitta can cause bloodshot eyes or blurry vision when it is out of equilibrium.

Bhrajaka Pitta: Controls the skin’s youthful radiance. Bhrajaka Pitta can appear as skin redness, irritation, rashes, or acne when it is out of balance.

Sadhaka Pitta: The emotional heart, desire, drive, decisiveness, and spirituality are all governed by the sadhaka pitta. Demanding, perfectionist, and workaholic characteristics might result from an out-of-balance Sadhaka Pitta.

Pitta Pachaka: Controls metabolism, digestion, and absorption for the health of tissues and nutrients. If Pachaka Pitta is out of balance, symptoms including bloating, upset stomach, acid stomach, and food cravings may result.

Ranjaka Pitta: Controls healthy, toxin-free blood. Ranjaka Pitta, if out of balance, can result in blood toxins, rage, and even early hair greying.

Advice for Reducing Pitta

Due to the warmth of the Pitta dosha, meals that chill it down as well as sweet and calming foods are beneficial. Spicy meals can intensify the Pitta dosha’s heat! The greatest activities for Pitta-predominant people to perform to maintain balance include cooling activities like swimming, wandering through nature (but not in the direct sun), and engaging in lighthearted hobbies like spending time with family and kids. Being more fun in life promotes Pitta.

Pitta controls the vital digestive agnis, or fires, of the body and is thus in charge of how we process our sensory inputs and distinguish between good and evil. Clarity and the capacity to handle things properly are the results of balanced Pitta. Strong Pitta tendencies are associated with extended work hours and high expectations for both oneself and others. If it seems similar, keep in mind that you may be a perfectionist and yet enjoy yourself.
Other simple techniques for calming Pitta dosha include:

All Pitta products should be used, including Organic Pitta Tea, Organic Pitta Churna, and Cooling Pitta Aroma Oil for cooling aromatherapy.
Remain calm. Steer clear of hot environments, spicy foods, and meals.
Favor sweet, bitter, and astringent flavors as well as chilly, heavy, dry dishes.
Reduce warm, oily, salty, and sour flavors as well as light and greasy dishes.
Be moderate; avoid overworking.
Make time for pleasure.
Establish regular mealtimes, with lunch at noon being a priority. Avoid skipping meals.
A cooling oil, such as coconut or Soothing Herbal Massage Oil, should be used for abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage).
Use yoga or meditation to ease mental tension. Numerous scientific studies have shown the Transcendental Meditation® programme to be a very effective method for reducing mental, emotional, and physical stress.

Diet that pacifies Pitta

The food is the medicine in Ayurveda. A Pitta-calming diet will help the fiery dosha to remain balanced by cooling and soothing it. To keep Pitta healthy, adhere to the following rules:

Diet that pacifies Pitta
Food should be good, appealing, gratifying, and freshly prepared. Regularly eat three meals a day, in the morning, lunch, and evening. Eat the recommended serving sizes at each meal to prevent overeating or undereating. By the time of your next meal, you should be hungry but not famished. Snack a little in between meals as long as it doesn’t make you feel less hungry when it’s time for your next meal. Eat in a calm, peaceful setting. Choose organically farmed food wherever possible, and steer clear of GMOs.
Diet is often a self-referral process. When you eat, pay attention to your body’s signals, keep a quiet watch on how you feel for the next 12 hours, and change your diet as necessary. You may modify your diet seasonally by keeping in mind that your body reacts differently to meals during the various seasons. During the Vata season (autumn-winter; cold, dry, windy, and changeable weather), in old age (as we age, Vata rises in our bodies, so we can follow a Vata-balancing diet if this gives comfort), and in the event of a Vata imbalance in the physiology are all instances where a Vata-balancing diet may be beneficial.

	Favor	Reduce or Avoid
Summary	Food shouldn’t be served too hot, and drinks should be chilled or lukewarm depending on desire.	Avoid flavours that are strong, sour, or salty.
Grains	Grains Oats, corn, rice, barley, millet and wheat	void rye and buckwheat pulses.
Pulses	Green pea, common kidney beans, adzuki beans, split whole mung beans, yellow mung daal, and goods made from soybeans
Dairy	Milk, butter, sweet buttermilk, lassi (yoghurt and water drink that isn’t sour), cream, and cream cheese are examples of dairy products.	Avoid sour dairy products including yoghurt, lassi, quark, sour cream, aged, salty cheese, and butter.
Sweeteners	Sweeteners Raw can sugar, unrefined brown sugar, unprocessed white rock sugar, maple syrup, and honey (not in times of fever or extreme heat) are all sugar cane products.Avoid molasses and ‘brown’ sugar (produced from white sugar that has been refined).	Avoid nuts such as almond, maize, safflower, sesame and sunflower
Oils	Oils Olive, coconut, and ghee	Avoid almond, corn, safflower, sesame, sunflower
Nuts		Avoid everything but ripe coconut
Seeds		Seeds Exceptions are sunflower and pumpkin.
Spices and Condiments	Condiments and Spicesturmeric, saffron, fennel, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, coriander, cumin, ginger (in tiny doses), and lemon juice (not on an empty stomach); Pitta Tea and Pitta Churn	Avoid using sea salt, fenugreek, mustard seeds, cayenne, chilli pepper, black pepper, and celery seeds.
Vegetables	Vegetables Brussel sprouts, lettuce, tender radish (with ghee or butter), lotus root, tender eggplant (aubergine), white pumpkin, okra (lady fingers), zucchini (courgette), fennel, corn on the cob, celery stalk, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, potato and sweet potato.	Avoid eating tomatoes, raw onions, beets, carrots, spicy peppers, and beetroot.
Fruits	Fruits Grapes, pomegranate, banana, avocado, mango, coconut, melons, apple, pear, raisins, dates, figs, apricot, sweet orange, grapefruit, sweet pineapple, olive, persimmon, cashew fruit, papaya (in small amounts), and kiwi fruit; generally speaking, sweet fruits	Avoid papaya, sour oranges, sour peaches, sour pineapple, berries, cranberries, and prunes; sour fruits in general.

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What is Pitta Dosha in Ayurveda