Tridosha- Three Basic energies described in Ayurveda
Physical appearance of people according to Prakriti (Dosha Predominance)
| S.No. |
Physical Character |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
1 |
Body frame |
Lean, Tall |
Medium |
Broad |
2 |
Body Movements |
Restless, Mobile |
Moderate |
Calm, Slow |
3 |
Weight |
Low |
Moderate |
Heavy |
4 |
Eyes |
Dull, Dry, Small |
Sharp, Shining |
Bright, Big |
5 |
Nails |
Brittle, Dry |
Soft, Pink |
Soft, White |
6 |
Skin |
Dry, Rough, Cool, Dull |
Soft, Oily, Warm |
Thick, Cool, Moist |
7 |
Teeth |
Protruding, Uneven |
Yellowish, even |
Strong, Even, White |
8 |
Hair |
Dark, Dry, thin |
Soft, Oily |
Dense, Moist, wavy |
9 |
Thirst |
Variable |
Excessive |
Minimal |
10 |
Appetite |
Variable |
Good |
Minimal |
11 |
Urine |
Frequent |
Yellowish |
Infrequent |
12 |
Sleep |
Disturbed |
Sound |
Deep, excessive |
13 |
Sex desire and Stamina |
Variable, Low Stamina |
Excessive, Moderate Stamina |
Slow arousa, Sustained Good Stamina |
Psychological/Mental characteristics of people with various Prakritis (Dosha dominance)
| S.No. |
Mental Character |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
1 |
Memory |
Short term, Good Grasping, Quickly forgets |
Good Understanding, Intelligent |
Long term, Slow Grasping, Good Retention |
2 |
Temperament |
Nervous, Quickly Agitated |
Determined, Loose |
Calm, Slow |
3 |
Dreams |
Falling, flying |
Fire, Violence |
Romantic,Peaceful |
4 |
Moods |
Swinging |
Agitated |
Slow changes |
5 |
Creativity |
Creative |
Logical, Technical |
Entrepreneurial |
6 |
Hobbies/ Interests |
Travel, Art |
Sports Politics |
Serene |
7 |
Finance Management |
Poor ,Lavish Spending |
Moderate, Buys luxuries |
Excellent , Planned expenditure |
8 |
Mind |
Restless, anxious |
Aggressive, Clever |
Calm, Slow |
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