Pitta dosha causes symptoms and top 10 home remedies
Pitta is derived from the word “tapa” which means “to heat”. Pitta comprises basic elements of both heat and moisture. Its fluid nature renders its mobility. Pitta is slightly oily,hot,light,penetrating,free-flowing & liquid.Pitta drives transformation or metabolism. Pitta governs digestion, visual perception, maintenance of body temperature, color and complexion of the skin, emotions, and intellect. An imbalance in the pitta dosha gives rise to unhealthy emotional and physical patterns such as : -
Symptoms of Pitta imbalance (physical)
- Infection
- Greying or loss of hair
- Increased hunger or thirst
- Hormonal imbalance
- Giddiness and migraines
- Hot flashes want for substances that have a cooling effect on your body
- Sore throat
- Bad breath/body odor
- Insomnia
- Heavy or painful menstrual bleeding
- Nausea upon missing meals
Behavioral
- Inflated ego
- Frustration
- Impatience
- Overly goal
- Resentment
- Jealousy
- Judgemental
- Perfectionist tendencies
- Sense of instability
A balanced pitta dosha fosters the capability to pursue intentions & goals, problem-solving, increased focus and confidence.
What causes an imbalance in the pitta dosha?
- Emotional stress
- Consuming caffeine, black tea, alcohol, nicotine, and other stimulants.
- Eating pitta aggravating foods (pungent, salty, sour, very spicy, deep-fried, red meat)
- Under resting or overworking
Pitta dosha imbalance causes
- Sunburns,eczema,dermatitis,acne
- Heartburn
- Fever
- Acid reflux, peptic ulcers
- Blood clots & stroke
- Hyperthyroidism
- Jaundice
- Kidney infections
- Acute inflammation in joints
- Diarrhea
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Poor vision or blindness
- Autoimmune disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Way to balance pitta dosha naturally?
By tending your diet
Consume pitta pacifying foods. Milk, butter, ghee are good pitta pacifiers. Prefer sweet fruits over having sour ones. All the sweeteners except molasses and honey can be consumed.
By choosing a middle path
Balanced activity and balanced rest, neither indulge too much inactivity nor in rest
By enjoying the good things
Spend time with nature and in good company and take regular meals.
Meditate & be grateful
By meditating, give a break to the ever hovering pitta mind. Make a list of all the things you are gifted with & be grateful also.
By the following yoga
These following yoga detox postures help in pacifying a pitta imbalance
Marjariasana (cat stretch)
Shishu asana (child’s posture)
Chandra Namaskar (moon salutation)
Utkatasana (chair posture)
Bhujangasana (cobra posture)
Vipareeta Shalabhasana (superman posture)
Pashchimottasana (seated forward bend)
Ardha naukasana (Half shoulder stand)
Setubandhasana (Bridge posture)
Shavasana (corpse posture)
Yogic breath
By Ayurvedic medicines
Some Ayurveda medicines too can restore pitta balance. But note, that either of these following medicines should be taken after the consultation of a trained Ayurvedic doctor.
- Amlapittari Vati for hyperacidity
- Yashtimadhu for acid peptic diseases
- Nishamalaki { anti-allergic}
- Avipattikar churna for digestive problems
The solution to feeling frustrated and jealous & conditions like chronic fatigue, heartburn, and acid reflux is the same; putting pitta dosha in balance. You can avail therapies that balance your pitta dosha at Vedansha retreat center, Rishikesh, India