Pitta

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Pitta

Pitta (/ˈpɪtə/; from Sanskrit पित्त, IAST: Pitta) is one of the three Doshas (bio-energies) in Ayurveda, a system of traditional medicine from India. Pitta is associated with fire and water elements and is responsible for metabolic processes in the body.

Etymology

The term 'Pitta' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Pitta' which means 'that which cooks'. It is related to the concept of digestion and transformation in the body.

Characteristics

Pitta is characterized by heat, moisture, fluidity, sharpness, and sourness. It governs digestion, absorption, assimilation, nutrition, metabolism, body temperature, skin coloration, the luster of the eyes, intelligence, and understanding.

Related Terms

  • Dosha: The three bio-energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in Ayurveda that govern physiological activity.
  • Ayurveda: The traditional Hindu system of medicine which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems.
  • Vata: One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with air and space elements.
  • Kapha: One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with earth and water elements.

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