What are the doshas?

In the article that we begin here we will introduce ourselves to the world of Ayurvedic medicine, focusing our interest on the Doshas . Are you interested in knowing what they are and in what sense can this alternative therapy of Indian natural medicine help you? Do not lose detail, because here there is very important information of great interest.

Introduction to the world of Doshas

According to Traditional Medicine of India or Ayurveda, disease and health are the result of the confluence of the three doshas, or main aspects of existence.

Dosha is a scripted word and means humores or a vital air It is also translated as temperaments or biotypes .

Understanding doshas is essential in Ayurvedic medicine to make a diagnosis and treatment, as this is the necessary knowledge that must be taken of each individual to restore balance through therapy.

Doshas types

Ayurvedic medicine establishes three types of doshas, ​​combining in each one two elements:

• Vātta or "air" - Represents the union of air and ether
• Pitta or "bile" - Represents the union of fire and water
• Kapha or "phlegm" - Represents the union of water and earth

In an ideal sense, the three doshas should occur in human beings in equal proportions, but generally one or two occur predominantly.

Each of these doshas brings to each person their physical and mental peculiarities.

Dosha Vata

Vata means the non-sumptuous, the cold, light, subtle, movable and rough and is the governing principle of the movement.

The people in which this dosha predominates have a thin complexion and find it very easy to lose weight . They have a reduced bone structure and the skin is very sensitive. It is dry and rough, light in color, with dry hair and very pronounced veins.

They are very anxious and have nervous system disorders .

They are enthusiastic, very lively and imaginative. They get tired easily, as they usually try harder . They like the sun very much and can't stand the cold well. Hands and feet cool easily.

Dosha pitta

Pitta governs digestion and metabolism . It is hot, sharp and acidic.

Those who have a predominance of this dosha have a medium bone structure and have the same facility to gain weight as to decrease it. Your skin is sensitive and sometimes oily. His hair is thin and soft tones. They have translucent veins.

They suffer from an accelerated metabolism and have gastrointestinal problems and nervous problems. They walk with determined step and are not very friends of the waste of time.

They are entrepreneurial and like challenges . They have an acute intellect and a precise discourse. They tend to vehemence.

Dosha kapha

Kapha is responsible for the structure of the body .

People in whom this dosha predominates have large complexion and great tendency to gain weight and possess greater physical strength.

They have oily skin, thick, oily and dark colored hair. His character is predominantly peaceful and serene .

These are relaxed, very stable and somewhat slow people. They are affectionate and tend to be possessive and too complacent. His dream is heavy and prolonged.

The essence of the Doshas

In Ayurveda, the understanding of the doshas is the main basis of knowledge . It is from there that we can understand our tendency to disease, that is, what will allow us to choose what is most suitable for us, in order to maintain or restore our balance through this alternative therapy.

Seen at Ayurveda Salud, by Pedro, editor of the Great White Brotherhood