Pitta

Pitta  Physical characteristics:

• Medium build, with a tendency towards muscularity

• Warm body temperature and skin tone

• Strong appetite and digestion, with a tendency towards acidity

• Regular elimination

• Oily skin and hair

Mental and emotional characteristics:

• Strong intellect and ambition

• Prone to irritability and impatience under stress

• Sharp memory and focus

• Tendency towards perfectionism and critical thinking

• Strong sense of leadership and decisiveness

Other characteristics:

• Active and energetic, with a tendency towards excess heat and inflammation

• Prone to imbalances in the digestive system and liver, particularly with excessive alcohol or spicy foods

• Susceptible to skin irritations and rashes

To promote balance and well-being in their lives, Pitta-dominant individuals may benefit from a number of Ayurvedic practices. These include:

• Incorporating cooling and soothing foods and herbs, such as cucumber, coconut water, and coriander

• Engaging in calming activities like meditation, yoga, or nature walks, and avoiding excessive heat or intensity

• Cultivating supportive relationships and learning to delegate responsibilities to others

• Incorporating liver-supporting foods and herbs, such as dandelion root or milk thistle, into their diet