Here we will discuss Pitta dosha. It is responsible for metabolism and is equated with the body’s heat, as well as with digestion in general. Acuteness of sight and sharp thinking are also Pitta functions. There are five Pitta subdoshas, situated in various locations in the body.
Pachaka Pitta: Located in stomach and small intestine. Pitta’s seat is the small intestine, making this an important subdosha. Pachaka Pitta is vital in its function of digesting food and separating nutrients from waste products. It also regulates the “heat” of digestion, making it fast or slow, efficient or weak. The appearance of foul smell during elimination or an inability to properly extract nourishment from your diet may be due to imbalance here.
Its imbalance is linked to heartburn, acid, stomach ulcers irregular digestion (either too weak or too hyperactive).
Ranjaka Pitta: Located in the red blood cells, liver and spleen. The complex process involved in producing healthy red blood cells, balancing blood chemistry and distributing nutrients through the bloodstream are governed by this subdosha.
The presence of toxicity in the body, from impure food, air, water, alcohol, or cigarettes, is considered a primary cause of Pitta imbalance, acting through Ranjaka Pitta. Imbalance is linked to jaundice, anemia, various blood disorders, skin inflammation anger and hostility.
Sadhaka Pitta: Located in the heart. Besides controlling the heart’s physical function, Sadhaka Pitta creates contentment that comes from the heart, as we say; it is also associated with good memory. If you lack the heart to face challenges and make important decisions, this subdosha may be weak. Imbalance is linked to heart disease, memory loss, emotional disturbances (sadness, anger, heartache) and indecisiveness.
Alochaka Pitta: Located in the skin. Along with Vata dosha, our sensitivity to the world through our skin depends on Pitta, acting through this subdosha. It is very Pitta to have irritable, red or inflamed skin. Pitta types blush easily and show their emotions through the skin, developing rashes, boils and acne under conditions of stress. In balance, Bhrajaka Pitta gives a glowing complexion that radiates happiness and vitality.
Imbalance is linked to rashes, acne, boils, skin cancers and skin disorders of all types.
2 comments:
Some of this explanation is not accurate. There are 5 Pitta subdoshas in total. Bhrajaka, ranjaka, alochaka, pachaka, and sadhaka. Please see www. VedicMD.com for further explanation.
I second MCP owners group's comment. This is missing a subdosha. And has associated Alochaka Pitta with the skin which is wrong. Alochaka Pitta is associated with the eyes, and Bharajaka Pitta is associated with the skin.
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