Ayurveda: Tridosha and Natural Remedies
1. Vata Dosha
Nature: Movement, circulation, speed. Formed of air and space elements.
Symptoms when aggravated: Dry skin, anxiety, joint pain, constipation.
Remedies:
- Ashwagandha
- Bala Taila (Vata oil) massage
- Warm water bath
- Tulsi tea
- Ghee and butter-based diet
2. Pitta Dosha
Nature: Digestion, heat, metabolism. Formed of fire and water elements.
Symptoms when aggravated: Acidity, inflammation, anger, rashes.
Remedies:
- Brahmi
- Shatavari
- Cooling foods like buttermilk and coconut water
- Dhanwantari Taila massage
- Cooling baths or moon bathing
3. Kapha Dosha
Nature: Stability, strength, immunity. Formed of earth and water elements.
Symptoms when aggravated: Lethargy, weight gain, excess mucus.
Remedies:
- Trikatu (ginger, black pepper, long pepper)
- Tulsi and drumstick leaves
- Vachadi Taila for massage
- Citrus fruits like lemon and amla
- Drinking warm water
4. Acid vs Alkaline (Amla vs Kshara)
Acidic foods (Amla): Increase Pitta and may cause acidity and burning sensation.
Alkaline foods (Kshara): Help balance acidity and cool the system.
Examples of alkaline-balancing remedies:
- Coconut water, spinach, cucumber, amla
- Jeera (cumin) water
- Avipattikar churna
Summary Table
| Dosha | Symptoms | Remedies |
|---|---|---|
| Vata | Dryness, anxiety, pain | Ashwagandha, oil massage, tulsi tea |
| Pitta | Acidity, heat, anger | Brahmi, buttermilk, moon bath |
| Kapha | Lethargy, mucus, heaviness | Trikatu, warm water, citrus fruits |
| Acidity (Amla) | Burning, indigestion | Alkaline diet, jeera water, Avipattikar churna |
