Natural Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Introduction In this shloka functions of Pitta Dosha are explained. In normal state Pitta maintains the digestion process and ;metabolism, maintenance of body temperature, vision, increases hunger, thirst, appetite, maintains skin complexion, increases intelligence, courage and provides softness (suppleness) to the body. Ancient Verse (Reference: Asthang hridyam (Sutra Sthana)chapter-11 and shloka-6) As per Ayurveda aspect In Ayurveda, GERD is correlated with Amlapitta. Amla pitta comprises of two components i.e., Amla and pitta and