Ayurvedic Principles
Pitta Body Type (Pitta Constitution) – Pitta Prakriti
The predominance of Pitta Dosha in body constitution is called Pitta Body Type. It is also known as Pitta Constitution and Pitta Prakriti.
Pitta Body Type Characteristics
The qualities of Pitta Dosha determine your physical and mental characteristics.
| IRSHEETA SNIGADH (Slightly Viscous or Oily) | Soft skin, delicate face, slightly oily skin and slightly oily hairs, which make your skin adequately lubricated, smooth movement of joints, hair fall, acne, baldness |
| USHNA (Hot) | Strong digestive capacity, warm body, red palate, red lips, red tongue, burning sensation, mouth ulcers, hyperacidity, anger and irritation |
| TIKSHNA (Sharp or Penetrating power) | Sharp, brilliant, intelligent mind, Very good appetite, very good digestion, sharp vision and viewpoints, logical reasoning, determination |
| DRAVA (Liquid or Fluid) | Adequate gastric juices, adequate secretion of bile, excessive sweating, and bleeding disorders |
| AMAL (Sour) | Good digestion, appropriate secretion of gastric acid, burning sensation, sour taste of mouth, acid reflux |
| KATU (Pungent) | Higher metabolic rate, and digestive |
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Physical Characteristics of Pitta Body Type
- Medium Body built
- Medium Physical strength
- Average appearance
- High-pitched, but clear voice
- White complexion with yellowish or reddish tinge
- Average walking speed
- Forehead appears medium
- Chest appear medium
- Medium eyes
- Eye sclera appears white with yellowish or pink tinge
- Eyelashes appear scanty and thin, but not dry
- Tongue appears red
- Teeth alignment appears slightly irregular
- Face appears delicate and soft
- Taste of mouth can be bitter or sour
- Veins are not significantly prominent
- Abdomen is moderately developed
- Average body weight
- Skin is thin, soft, warm and delicate
- Hairs are thin and soft
- Nails are pinkish
- Appetite is very good
- Eating in large quantity and Eating food too frequently
- Feel excessive thirst, drink water in very large quantity
- Moderate sleep
- Pulse is fast and warm
- Frequent bowel movement and prone to loose motions
- Menstrual flow is profuse
- Menstrual blood is red and foul smelling
Mental Characteristics
- Good conscience
- Somewhat stable mind
- Moderate control over mind
- Moderately strong mind
- A little contentment in the life
- A little mental tolerance
- A little resistant to mental strain
- Brilliant
- Fair memory
- Fair attentiveness
- Fair concentration
- Fairly steady thoughts
- Good grasping power
- Good in short-term tasks
- Courageous
- Adventurous
- Brave
- Highly influence by praise
Behavior
- A little calmness – frequent aggressive behavior
- A little constructiveness
- A little non-violence
- A little of forgiving nature
Social Characteristics
- A few Friends (Trustworthy 5 to 10)
- Speaking publicly or on stage is excellent
- Likely to be liked by other people – a few people like them
- A little trustworthy
- Little long-lasting relationships
- A little religiousness
- A little of good conduct
- A little kindness
- A little helping nature
- Somewhat Quarrelsome
- A little truthfulness
- Often grateful
- Talkative
Best Environment
- Cold climate
Emotional Characteristics
- Hyper-excited
- Hyperactive
- Become angry quickly with sudden outburst of anger (lose temper); anger lasts for a while
- Get scared quickly
- Little mood swings
- Happy
- Have moderate control over urge of having physical relations
Common Problems with Pitta Body Type
It does not mean you will have these problems, but when Pitta Dosha will be in excess or aggravated, it may cause following problems or diseases:
- Hypersensitivity to sun
- Vertigo
- Light-headedness
- Headache with burning sensation
- Limited libido
- Inability to bear light
- Stomatitis, mouth ulcer
- Wrinkles
- Moles
- Early graying of hair
- Hair Fall
- Hair loss
- Baldness
- Excessive Sweating
- Foul smell in sweat
- Excessive menstrual flow or profuse menstruation
- Early menstruation
- Foul smelling bleeding with menstruation
- Diarrhea
- Short temper
- Excessive food cravings
- Heartburn
- Hyperacidity
- Oily skin
- Acne
- Bleeding gums
- Bleeding disorders
- Excessive thirst
Note: You will not have all characteristics of Pitta Body Type as described in this article. It is because it is applicable to pure Pitta Constitution, which is very rare. You will also have some proportion of other Dosha along with Pitta in your body that can alter or neutralize the effects of each other. The predominance in Pitta Dosha represents that you will have maximum of Pitta Body Type Characteristics.
Further Readings
- Ayurvedic Body Type
- Vata Body Type (Vata Constitution) – Vata Prakriti
- Kapha Body Type (Kapha Constitution) – Kapha Prakriti
- Sama Body Type (Sama Constitution) – Sama Prakriti
- Vata Body Type vs. Pitta Body Type vs. Kapha Body Type
