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What is Tridosha<\/h2>\n

Tridosha what is it? Asked rhea who came to my clinic for ayurvedic treatment.\u00a0 She was not aware about tri-dosha and she was curious to know about it.\u00a0 There are many people like rhea who are unaware of basic principle of Ayurveda.<\/p>\n

Rhea asked me again doctor can you please explain me more about tri-dosha. So i am writing this article to make people aware about the basic principles of Ayurveda.<\/p>\n

The theory of tri-dosha’s forms the foundation of Ayurveda treatment. Tridoshas are the 3 energies which governs our body entire physical structure & functions of the body. These tridoshas are responsible for healthy state or disease state of the body. In Ayurveda these energies are the easiest way of understanding the human body. So by understanding what is tridoshas will not only help you understand yourself\u00a0 in a better way but also Ayurveda in much better way.<\/p>\n

Rhea o that\u2019s seem interesting . Can you please tell me more about these tridoshas\u00a0 in\u00a0 the body<\/p>\n

Panchmahabhut & Tridosha<\/h2>\n

Ayurveda believes that this universe as well as the human body is made up of the five elements known as Panchmahabhutas. This five elements are Space(Akash), Air(Vayu), Fire(Agni),Water( Jala) and Earth(Prithivi). The five elements are represented in human body in form of Tridoshas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rigid ( hard) part of the body is made up of Prithvi ( earth) Mahabhuta for example Bones, nails.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The fluid in the body consist of Aap ( Water) Mahabhuta for example blood and urine.<\/p>\n

Digestion and body tempreture in the body is because of Agni (Fire) Mahabhuta.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The movement such as extension and flexion in the body is done by Vayu ( Air)Mahabhuta.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Empty space in the body is because of Akash ( Space) Mahabhuta for example food pipe, intestines, lungs.<\/p>\n

Tridosha : Vata, Pitta, Kapha<\/h2>\n

When any\u00a0 two elements from mahabhutas\u00a0 combine together they form\u00a0 a energy called dosha.They are three dosha’s namely Vata,Pitta and Kapha. Tridoshas are the three forces of body which bring health when in balance and produces diseases when out of balance. Doshas consist of all the mahabhutas and exert the function of prominent elements ( mahabhutas) for optimum function.<\/p>\n

Vata Dosha<\/strong> is energy that holds together Akash ( Ether) & Vayu ( Air).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pitta Dosha<\/strong> is the energy that holds together Agni (Fire) & Jala ( Water)<\/strong> mahabhutas.<\/p>\n

Kapha Dosha<\/strong> is the energy that\u00a0 holds together Prithiv (Earth) & Jala ( Water<\/strong>) mahabhutas. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Vata Dosha Functions<\/h2>\n

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\u00a0According to Charak samhita chapter 18\/49 Vata dosha is energy of movement. It ensures your body movements are normal. This includes movement of food from mouth to stomach and further, movement of air to lungs, movement of\u00a0 ras (plasma), rakth (blood) throughout the body, movement of nutrition to cells, eliminations of toxins out of body, nerve conduction these are all the functions of normal Vata (Vayu) .<\/p>\n

However when this Vata energy goes out of balance it creates many diseases like arthritis, nerve disorder anxiety, constipation, weakness of joints.<\/p>\n

Vata dosha is located below the umbilicus and\u00a0 in the lower body.<\/p>\n

This Vata dosha accumulates in summer season and aggravates in rainy season. Therefore to avoid problems related to vata dosha one should avoid food that increases vata dosha.<\/p>\n

List of food items and lifestyle that increases Vata dosha.<\/p>\n

Morever\u00a0 Vata dosha is dominant after 50 years of age in persons life cycle. Also vata is dominant during night from 2 am to 6 am and in afternoon betweeen 2pm to 6 pm.<\/p>\n

Also read how to balance vata dosha<\/a><\/p>\n

Pitta Dosha<\/h2>\n

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In charak samhita chapter 18\/50 it is said that Pitta is energy of metabolism. It ensures that your digestion and metabolism are at optimal level.\u00a0 Regulates the body tempreture, hunger, thirst, intelligence are regulated by the Pitta. When pitta is out of balance these people are inclined to fits of anger, inflammation in the body. High levels of pitta in body may produce diseases like hyperacidity(gastritis),stomach & intestinal ulcers, acne, eczema and other skin diseases. <\/p>\n

Pitta dosha is located in between heart and umbelicus and it contains properties off fire and water elements.<\/p>\n

\u00a0This pitta dosha accumulates in rainy season and aggravates during autumn season. Therefore to avoid problems realted to Pitta dosha , avoiding pitta aggravating food\u00a0 during its accumulation phase is good.<\/p>\n

Moreover pitta dosha is most dominant in young age between 20 to 50 years of person lifecycle. Along with this it is dominant from morning 10am to 2 pm in afternoon. This is why this time is best time to have heaviest meal of the day. Along with this it is dominant between 10 pm to 2 am in night.<\/p>\n

Also read how to balance Pitta dosha<\/a><\/p>\n

Kapha Dosha<\/h2>\n

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Kapha is energy of strength and nourishment. It contains water and earth elements. Kapha is responsible\u00a0 for solidity and all structures as well as right amount of body fluids.When kapha is out of balance\u00a0 it may lead to diseases like allergy,asthma,obesity, high levels of cholesterol and diabetes mellitus may also occur.<\/p>\n

Kapha dosha is located above the chest.<\/p>\n

\u00a0This kapha dosha accumulates in winter season and aggravates during spring season. Therefore to avoid problems realted to Kapha dosha, avoiding Kapha aggravating food\u00a0 during its accumulation phase is good.<\/p>\n

Moreover Kapha dosha is most dominant in childhood age between 0 to 20 years of person’s\u00a0 lifecycle. Along with this it is dominant from morning 6am to 10pm. Along with this it is dominant between 10 pm to 2 am in night.<\/p>\n

Also read how to balance kapha dosha<\/p>\n

Tridosha And relation to Age<\/h2>\n