Vata-Pitta and Its Ayurvedic Significance

Ayurveda is an ancient method to deal with varying ailments and the oldest surviving pharmaceutical system in the world. The prime aim of Ayurveda is to provide the right guidance regarding diet and lifestyle so that people can live happily and healthily.

The history of Ayurveda goes back to the ages of Vedas. According to Indian Medical science, there was a Vedic Indian who wanted to live for hundreds of years with prosperity and integrity. Thus, they researched and had a major discovery in the field of Indian medical science and healthcare. The discovery emphasized the four main sources of life – physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual.

Since Vedic period in India, the Ayurveda stresses this life force and preaches to live a life of integrity. In fact, the word Ayurveda emerges from the syllable Ayush- means, the state of integrity.

According to Ayurveda, each human being is a unique constitution of Mind, Body, and Prana which is further classified into three parts known as Dosha. Vatta (Air- earth)

Kapha (Water-Earth) Pitta (Water).

Vata: The Vatta is known to govern the overall movement of the mind and body. From controlling the flow of blood to the excretion of all the wasteful and harmful material from the body. It is the main source of life that has control over our mind to body. Pitta deals with the fire and water elements. Thus, it has control over our metabolism and meatal ability to digest life’s experience. According to Ayurveda, this is the dosha that is responsible for our mental and digestive processes and regulates our emotions and metabolism, absorption, nutrition, and body temperature to make our system conducive to the environment.

According to Ayurveda, if your Vata is in balance, you will feel energetic, charged up, and lively all the time. But if it is in a state of imbalance, then many ailments like constipation, fatigue, hypertension, and digestive challenges can make our body their home.

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An individual with both Vata Pitta constitutions is very agile and has lanky bodies. You have sturdy long-limbs and a lean constitution of the body. For Vata-pitta individuals, weight is not a matter of concern, instead, you may have a strong urge to play with your weight gain. Your physical structure is also proportioned and well-matched as per your body formation. The pattern of your face is mostly the same as long and pear-shaped with a sharp jawline and noticeable cheekbones.

The tone and complexion of your skin are almost closer to brownish and yellowish color depending on which dosha is most dominant on you. Similarly, your color hair could be either oily and curly and dry and straight. Your hair growth is almost thin and scanty. Your body temper most likely trends towards a place which is warmer in nature.

Being a Vata Pitta type means, your body is a unique constitution of the fiery and light frame. According to the season, managing both the dosha at once is considered to be best. Thus, during the fall and winter season, especially when the weather is cold and windy, follow a Vata-cooling regimen and while dealing with the warm and summer season, follow a pitta-pacifying regime.

Natives with a unique combination of both doshas give them a colorful personality. If you fall into this category, then Yes, you are ambitious, passionate, a go-getter, and have a sharp intellect. But, sometimes, you lack the decisive nature and even lose your focus. Your extraordinary urge to excel in everything makes you push yourself further the boundary. But, on a cautious note, if you do not keep the balance of your dosha in check, you may go through a higher risk of anxiety disorder and chronic stress.

The dual composition of Vata-Pitta is known as Prakriti, and in Ayurveda, Prakriti is responsible for both mental and physical health. Vatta is considered to be the main configuration of the body’s ayurvedic Principle and Pitta the element of fire. Thus, the feature of both these dosha exerts an opposing influence in several ways. Since, cold is the element of Vata, whereas fire prevails in pitta, therefore, the balance between the two is crucial to maintain good health. And for that, you have to choose a lifestyle which is a combination of both the elements. So let’s see some of the best Ayurvedic solutions for Vata Pitta related issues.

• Asparagus: Asparagus is a traditional remedy that has been used for thousands of years to support the digestive purpose. It is mostly used to help women go through different phases of life, including menstruation and menopause. In Ayurveda, Asparagus is used to balance both Vata and pita in ancient times due to its heavy nature.
• Amla: Amla kai is also known as Amalaki. Amla helps to pacify Pitta, Vata, and Kapha because of its exceptionally calming effect on Pitta.

When it comes to managing Vata Pitta, what you eat and how well you eat plays an important role in deciding the future of digestive health. Vata thrives when you eat in a peaceful and soothing environment and by paying complete attention to your meal.

Whereas to balance the pitta, you have to stay away from the opposing and provoking diets. For instance, consuming something that is both fresh and cool with high carbohydrate content.

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Vata:

Sweet fruits such as bananas, coconuts, apples, figs, grapefruits, grapes, mangos, melons, oranges, papayas, peaches, pineapples, plums, berries, cherries, apricots, and avocados. Dried fruits can also be eaten, but not too much.

Pitta

Sweet fruits like apples, avocados, coconuts, figs, melons, oranges, pears, plums, pomegranates, and mangos. Dried fruit is to be avoided.

The following general rule applies to fruit consumption: at least one hour before or after meals, but not in the evening.

Vatta

Cooked: asparagus, red beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, radish, zucchini, spinach (in small quantities), sprouts (in small quantities), tomatoes (in small quantities), celery, garlic, and onions (only steamed).

Pitta

Sweet and bitter: asparagus, cabbage, cucumber, cauliflower, celery, green beans, lettuce, peas, parsley, potatoes, zucchini, sprouts, cress, chicory, and mushrooms.

Vata

Ghee (clarified butter), fresh milk, paneer; soy milk, and tofu as a substitute.

Pitta

Butter (unsalted), ghee, goat milk, cow milk, pans, and cheese. Soy milk and tofu as a vegan substitute.

Vata

All organic oils.

Pitta

Coconut oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, and soy oil.

Vata

No beans, with the exception of mung beans and black lentils.

Pitta

All legumes, except for lentils.

Vata, Pitta, Kapha are three major sources of good health.  When you understand how these three constitutions regulate your health, you become more conscious of your health and include a more nutritious-rich diet into your regimen.

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