Dosha in Body, Speech and Mind

DOSHA IN BODY STRUCTURES

  • VATA
  • FRAME
  • WEIGHT
  • COMPLEXION
  • SKIN TEXTURE
  • HAIR QUALITY
  • HEAD
  • FOREHEAD
  • FACE
  • NECK
  • EYEBROWS
  • EYELASHES
  • EYES
  • NOSE
  • LIPS
  • TEETH & GUMS
  • SHOULDERS
  • CHEST
  • ARMS
  • HANDS
  • THIGHS
  • LEGS
  • CALVES
  • FEET
  • JOINTS
  • NAILS
  • URINE
  • FECES
  • SWEAT / BODY ODOR
  • APPETITE
  • BALANCE TASTE
  • CIRCULATION
  • VATA
  • Thin physique, unusually tall or short, possibly extreme
  • Light weight, difficulty holding weight, prominent bones and veins, variable weight gain and weight loss
  • Darkish, dull tinge, lack lustre
  • Dry, thin, rough, cracked, prominent veins, wrinkles
  • Course, dry, darker, slightly wavy, scanty, may have dandruff
  • Small, long, thin, unsteady, tend toward stiff neck, rigidity of head or excess mobility, erratic movements
  • Small, wrinkled
  • Thin, small, long, wrinkled, dusky, dull, gaunt, weathered
  • Thin, long, may develop neck problems with loose tendons, may crane or bend the neck
  • Small, thin, unsteady
  • Small, dry, firm
  • Small, dry, thin, brown, dull, unsteady, blinking, possible tremors, excessive eye movements, difficult to concentrate eyes on one point for long duration
  • Thin, small, long, dry, crooked, narrow, pointed
  • Thin, small, darkish, dry, unsteady, tend to thin lips, may bite lips, frequently chapped
  • Thin, dry, small, rough, crooked, receding gums, may have space between teeth
  • Thin, small, flat, hunched, tend to tight muscles
  • Thin, small, narrow, slight development, narrow epigastric angle
  • Thin, overly small or long, slight development, may have pronounced elbows
  • Small, thin, dry, cold, rough, fissured, unsteady, tend toward narrow hands with many lines and pronounced knuckles, or irregularity in shape of fingers, prominent veins
  • Thin, narrow
  • Thin, excessively long or short, prominent knees, may suffer lack of coordination
  • Small, hard, tight
  • Small, thin, long, dry, rough, fissured, unsteady, needs to be oiled regularly
  • Small, dry, thin, unsteady, cracking, prominent joints
  • Small, thin, dry, rough, fissured, cracked, darkish
  • Scanty, difficult, colorless, bubbly or frothy, may be difficult to discharge
  • Scanty, dry, hard, difficult or painful, gas, tends towards constipation especially in the elderly
  • Scanty, no smell, seldom sweat, spontaneous sweat may occur in emotional distress
  • Variable, erratic, extremes of appetite, when very hungry may get lightheaded or fearful
  • Prefers sweet, sour, salty, cooked with oil and spice
  • Poor, variable, erratic, may be prone to palpitations, cold dry extremities and abdomen,
  • PITTA
  • Medium build, moderately developed physique
  • Strong medium muscles, tend toward even weight
  • Reddish, ruddy, flushed
  • Warm, moist, pink with freckles, moles, acne/rashes, sunburn easy
  • Fine, soft, moderate, early gray or bald, ruddy head sensitive to sun
  • Angular, moderate
  • With folds
  • Moderate, ruddy, sharp contours, penetrating look
  • Medium
  • Moderate, fine
  • Small, thin, fine
  • Medium, thin, red – inflamed easily, green, piercing and penetrating, sensitive to light
  • Medium, sharp or pointed
  • Medium, soft, red, ruddy lips and face,
  • Medium, soft, pink, gums bleed easily, may suffer inflammatory diseases of the mouth
  • Medium
  • Medium, medium epigastric angle
  • Medium, wiry arms
  • Medium, warm even in cold weather, pink
  • Medium
  • Medium
  • Loose, soft
  • Medium, soft, pink, good skin tone and circulation
  • Medium, soft, loose
  • Medium, soft, pink
  • Profuse, yellow, red, burning, tend toward urinary tract infection
  • Abundant, loose, sometimes yellowish, tends toward diarrhea, may have burning sensation, may get constipated during fevers
  • Profuse, hot, strong smell
  • Strong, sharp, often can digest anything, can eat large amounts of food without gaining weight, strong appetite and possible anger when hungry
  • Prefers sweet, bitter or astringent food, raw, lightly cooked without oil or spices
  • Good, warm, excellent circulation, may be prone to flushed red face
  • KAPHA
  • Larger build, stout, stocky, well developed physique, hold weight
  • Heavy, tends towards weight gain, easily accumulate fat and water
  • Light, pale, pearly
  • Thick, pale, moist, cool, damp, soggy, soft smooth
  • Thick, abundant, oily, very wavy, full of luster, may have excessive body hair
  • Large, stocky, steady, round, square, least head movements
  • Large, broad
  • Large, round, fate, white or pale, soft contours, moon-like face,
  • Large, thick, square, not very long
  • Thick, bushy, many hairs
  • Large, thick, oily, firm
  • Wide, prominent, thick, oily, white, pearly, attractive, tear easily, may have mucous discharge, movements steady not sharp
  • Thick, big, firm, oily, wide nostrils
  • Thick, large, oily, smooth, firm, big, attractive
  • Large, thick, soft, pink, oily, white
  • Broad, thick, firm, oily
  • Broad, large, well or overly developed, broad epigastric angle
  • Large, thick, round, well developed, fleshy arms and forearms
  • Large, thick, oily, cool, firm, big square or round without many lines
  • Well-developed, round, plump
  • Large, stocky, able to stand for long periods of time
  • Shapely, firm
  • Large, thick skin on soles, hard, firm
  • Large, thick, well built
  • Large, thick, smooth, white, firm, oily
  • Moderate, whitish, milky, thick urine may have mucus in it
  • Moderate, solid, sometimes pale in color, mucus in stool, abundant, soft
  • Moderate, cold, pleasant smell, sweat profusely during exercise
  • Constant, low
  • Prefers pungent, bitter or astringent food, cooked with spices but not a lot of oil
  • Slow, steady, consistent circulation, may have poor peripheral circulation with cold limbs yet abdomen tends to stay warm

 

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • VATA
  • ACTIVITY
  • STRENGTH / EXERTION
  • SEXUAL NATURE
  • RESISTANCE TO DISEASE
  • DISEASE TENDANCY
  • REACTION TO MEDICATIONS
  • PULSE
  • VATA
  • Quick, fast, unsteady, erratic, hyperactive, generally exhibit some extremes of activity – hyperactivity may bring exhaustion or withdrawal, or extreme mental activity may cause outer activity to be reduced
  • Low, poor endurance, starts and stops quickly, often good runners, can develop a great deal of physical adaptability, poor at lifting / carrying weight, tire easily
  • Variable, erratic, deviant, strong desire bu low energy, may have few children
  • Fear of cold, wind, sensitive to dryness, have the greatest sensitivity to the elements and must protect themselves properly from them
  • Nervous system diseases, pain, arthritis, mental disorders, may suffer from pain and are very sensitive to it, diseases of the bones and nerve mainly through the large intestine
  • Quick, low dosage needed, unexpected side effects or nervous reactions, tend to be hypertensive, erratic reactions to herbs or drugs may be extreme
  • Thready, rapid, erratic, superficial, irregular, weak, like a snake
  • PITTA
  • Medium, motivated, purposeful, goal seeking, active towards a particular aim, focused but not necessarily broad in what they attempt
  • Medium, intolerant of heat, enjoy demonstrating strength and power but may not have the endurance they would like
  • Moderate, passionate, quarrelsome, dominating
  • Fear of heat, dislike of sun, fire, most tolerant of cold
  • Febrile diseases, infections, inflammatory diseases, burning sensation, diseases of blood and liver
  • Medium
  • Wiry, bounding, moderate, like a frog
  • KAPHA
  • Slow, steady, stately, not always adaptable in action and may get caught in patterns of not wanting to act much or often
  • Strong, good endurance, but slow in starting, not necessarily high performance
  • Low but constant sexual desire, good sexual energy, devoted, may have many children
  • Fear of cold and damp, likes wind and sun, do well outdoors, prefer to sunbathe or relax than work or exercise
  • Respiratory system diseases, mucus, edema, susceptible to congestive disorders, particularly diseases of the lung
  • Slow, high dosage required, effects sow to manifest, may need strong dosages to notice any effect
  • Deep, slow, steady, rolling, slippery, like a swan

 

MENTAL FACTORS AND EXPRESSION

  • VATA
  • VOICE
  • SPEECH
  • MENTAL NATURE
  • MEMORY
  • EMOTIONAL TENDENCIES
  • NEUROTIC TENDENCIES
  • FAITH
  • SLEEP
  • DREAMS
  • HABITS
  • VATA
  • Low, weak, hoarse, may be monotonous with not much strength to voice
  • Quick, inconsistent, erratic, talkative, may ramble on and on, may at times be silent but talking in mind
  • Quick, adaptable, indecisive, emotions change easily with fluctuating moods, better at information or abstract thought
  • Poor, notices things easily but easily forgets, remember ideas, information, trivia, sensitive to personal remarks
  • Fearful, anxious, nervous, ungrounded, may show shifting reactions
  • Hysteria, trembling, anxiety attacks, extreme emotional expressions, may have loss of sensory or motor control to the extreme of tremors or convulsions, emotions generally transient and superficial
  • Erratic, changeable, rebel, unsteady and may go contrary to their faith which may be constantly changing, may have faith in many different things
  • Light, tends toward insomnia, tend to sleep less than 4 hours at a time
  • Flying, moving, restless, nightmares, frequent dreaming that may be erratic or disturbed
  • Likes moving, traveling, parks, plays, jokes, stories, artistic activities, dancing, diverse and curious in their habits, sometimes eccentric
  • PITTA
  • High pitch, sharp, may be good orators and strong singers
  • Moderate, argumentative, convincing, tend to talk ‘at’ rather than with, generally trying to prove a point
  • Intelligent, penetrating, critical, questioning nature, may have a scientific or probing mind, better at ascertaining goals or values
  • Sharp, clear, remember hurts and insults, but also victories and achievements, memory colored by their will
  • Angry, irritable, contentious, strong display of emotions
  • Extreme temper, rage, tantrums, anger attacks
  • Determined, fanatic, leader, may apply faith in a strong manner and become aggressive
  • Moderate, may wake up but will fall asleep again, may have dream-disturbed sleep, tend to sleep 4-7 hours at at time
  • Colorful, passionate, conflict, may have dramatic dreams that may disturb sleep especially when violent
  • Likes competitive sports, politics, debates, hunting, purposeful, competitive, seek results and achievements
  • KAPHA
  • Pleasant, deel good tone, may have beautiful singing voice
  • Slow, definite, not talkative, like to draw out the state of communication, enjoy being with people without necessarily saying much
  • Slow, steady, dull, good with broad principals, strong sentiments, much consistency, may be poor at details, dominated by feelings
  • Slow to take notice but will not forget, remembers personal feelings, love, sentiments, intimate human interchanges, memory is colored by emotion
  • Calm, content, attached, sentimental
  • Depression, unresponsive, sorrow, lethargic
  • Constant, loyal, conservative, like to stick to faith, unquestioned sense of loyalty, can be attached to the status quo
  • Heavy, difficulty in waking up, sleep easily, may tend to sleep during the day, tend to sleep for 8-10 hours
  • Romantic, sentimental, watery, few dreams, least able to remember dreams, may have a vague sense of pleasure from dreams
  • Likes water, sailing, flowers, cooking, enjoy luxuriating and relaxing, or to be lazy