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Important
Characteristics of Doshas’ Prakritis
Vata
Prakriti
Those
with vata constitution are generally tall, thin, having rough black skin
and dry, black, scaly hair. They
are underweight. The eyes
are round with a sunken dead look.
The tongue is dry, cracked with blackish gums. The chest is small in size.
They are weak in physical activities and their concentration is
very poor. They get angry
quickly and are of greedy, jealous nature.
Pitta
Prakriti
These
people are medium – built
having pale yellow or reddish white skin and soft thin grayish hair.
They perspire a lot, giving off a foul smell. The eyes are small with a sharp look. The tongue is red and
thin and gums are spongy. They
are fast in physical activities and have a sharp memory. They get angry
quickly and are of greedy, jealous nature.
Kapha
Prakriti
People
of this constitution are well built with fair complexion and an impressive
body. They are generally
overweight, with soft and oily skin.
The eyes are big with a lustrous soft look.
They have thick, black, shining hair and their lips are soft and
properly shaped. The tongue
is pinkish white and the gums are strong and pink.
They are slow and steady in physical activities and have a steady
concentration with in-depth knowledge and good memory.
They do not get angry quickly but if they do so, it is long
lasting. They are not greedy
by nature.
Gunas
As
per ayurveda , twenty physical properties known as gunas are found in
living beings. Ayurveda
describes all food material or medicinal herbs or minerals in terms of
these gunas. These gunas are as follows ( where ‘I’ indicates
increases and ‘D’ donates decreases):
1.
Heavy ( Guru) : I – Kapha ; D – Vata, Pitta ; Effects dullness
and lethargy.
2.
Light (Laghu) : I – Vata ,Pitta; D-Kapha ; Effects: alertness,
improves digestion.
3.
Slow ( Manda) : I – Kapha; D – Vata, Pitta: Effects: dullness
and sluggishness.
4.
Shart ( Teckshna) : I- Vata, Pitta; D-Kapha ; Effects : Sharpness,
ulcers.
5.
Cold ( Sheeta) : I-Vata, Kapha ; D-Pitta; Effects : cold, numbness,
unconsciousness.
6.
Hot (Ushna) : I-Pitta; D-Vata, Kapha;
Effects : anger, heat inflammation, improves digestion.
7.
Oily ( Snigdha) : I-Pitta, Kapha; D-Vata; Effects : lubrication,
moisture, compassion.
8.
Dry ( Rooksha ) : I- Vata, Pitta; D-Kapha ; Effects : constipation,
nervousness.
9.
Slimy ( Shlaksha) : I-Pitta, Kapha; D-Vata; Effects : smoothness,
care, love.
10.
Rough (Khara) : I- Vata, Pitta; D-Kapha ; Effects : rigidity,
cracking skin, carelessness.
11.
Dense ( Sandra) : I
– Kapha; D – Vata, Pitta: Effects: density, strength, solidity.
12.
Liquid ( Drava ): I-Pitta, Kapha; D-Vata; Effects : liquefies ,
cohesiveness.
13.
Soft ( Mridu) : I-Pitta, Kapha; D-Vata; Effects : softness, love,
relaxation.
14.
Hard ( Kathina) : I-Vata, Kapha ; D-Pitta; Effects : hardness,
strength, selfishness.
15.
Static (Sthira) : I – Kapha; D – Vata, Pitta: Effects:
stability , constipation.
16.
Mobile (Chala) : I-Vata, Pitta; D-Kapha ; Effects: restlessness,
lack of faith.
17.
Subtle (Sookshma) : I-Vata,
Pitta; D- Kapha; Effects:
emotions, pierces, capillaries.
18.
Gross ( Sthoola) :I-Kapha; D-Vata, Pitta; Effects : obstructions,
obesity.
19.
Cloudy ( Avila) : I- Kapha ; D-Vata, Pitta; Effects : Uncleanliness,
heals fractures.
20.
Clear ( Vishada) : I-Vata, Pitta; D-Kapha; Effects : isolation,
diversion.
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