Pitta

The pitta dosha is made up of tejas (fire) and jala (water). The seemingly contradictory combination of fire and water to form pitta is actually complimentary. Pitta exists as water or oil in the body, thus preserving the tissues from the destructive aspect of fire.

It is pungent, hot, penetrating, greasy, oily, sharp, liquid, spreading and sour. Its primary function is transformation. It is the force of metabolic activity in the body associated with the endocrine function, hormone levels, digestion, body temperature, visual perception, hunger, thirst and skin quality. Mentally it plays a role in understanding and in digesting sensory impressions. Again, the five aspects of pitta determine its location in the body. It resides in the eyes, blood, sweat glands, the small intestine, stomach and lymph. Its primary site is in the small intestine.

Pitta accumulations may cause acidity, burning, burning diarrhoea, skin rashes, eye inflammations, irritation.

To find out more about an appropriate diet for pitta types, click here.

Here are some recommended herbal remedies to balance excess pitta:

Amla & Peppermint for heartburn 
Guduchi & Neem for detox & liver support 
Neem & Sarsaparilla for healthy skin 
Triphala to tonify the bowel
Aloe vera juice for healthy skin and digestion
Refresh tea - a cooling blend of peppermint, licorice & rose