Zachód słońca metafora dosza pitta

Everything you need to know about the Pitta dosha

Autor: Kasia Hinduja

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Pitta is the energy of fire and water—elements that are responsible for transformation, warmth, and clarity. Pitta is the ability to digest food, but also experiences, emotions, and knowledge. It is responsible for our metabolism, ambition, willpower, brilliance, and courage. However, this same inner fire can, if uncontrolled, cause excessive tension, criticism, and explosiveness.

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, teaches us that to live in harmony, we must know our nature. Understanding the Pitta dosha is not only a way to feel better, but also the key to cultivating inner peace, balance, and energy.

In this article, you will find a compendium of knowledge about the Pitta dosha - how to recognize it, how to care for its balance, what to eat, how to live and how to practice Ayurveda on a daily basis when Pitta dominates in your body or mind.

Table of Contents

Introduction What is Pitta? The Elements and Properties of Pitta Characteristics of People with a Dominant Pitta Dosha How to Recognize Pitta Imbalance? A Lifestyle to Balance Pitta Ayurvedic Diet for Pitta Ayurvedic Skin Care for Pitta Types Herbs and Natural Remedies for Pitta Pitta and the Seasons and Daily Cycle Frequently asked questions

What is Pitta dosha?

The Pitta dosha is created from the union of two elements: fire and water . It is responsible for all transformation processes in the body: digestion, processing of nutrients, regulation of body temperature, metabolism, as well as intelligence, analytical ability, ambition and leadership.

In the body, Pitta manifests itself as digestive enzymes, stomach acids, hormones regulating metabolism, among other things. In the mind, as determination, concentration, but also a tendency to compete or anger when imbalance occurs.

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Elements and properties of the Pitta dosha

Elements: fire + water
Main properties (gunas): hot, sharp, slightly oily, light, intense, mobile
Body location: stomach, liver, small intestine, blood, skin, eyes
Main function: transformation (pachaka pitta – responsible for digestion)

Characteristics of people with a dominant Pitta dosha

People with a Pitta constitution (Pitta Prakriti) tend to have a strong metabolism and a natural need for action. Their personality can be described as fiery—they are determined, ambitious, quick-witted, and decisive.

Physical characteristics:

  • average build, well-developed muscles

  • warm skin, often flushed or prone to discoloration

  • intense gaze, bright or piercing eyes

  • rapid digestion, tendency to hunger and thirst

  • sensitivity to heat and sun

Mental traits:

  • strong concentration, ability to think logically

  • ambition, perfectionism, goal orientation

  • natural qualities of a leader, but also a tendency to dominate

  • become angry or irritated easily

  • the need for control and difficulty letting go

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