Significance of Pitta
Pitta is one of the three primary doshas in Ayurveda, associated with heat, metabolism, and transformation in the body. It plays a crucial role in digestion and energy production and influences various physiological functions, including gynecic health. When imbalanced, Pitta can lead to several health issues such as vomiting, urinary disorders, and skin conditions. A proper understanding and management of Pitta are essential for maintaining overall health, as its balance is key to effective metabolic processes and energy regulation.
Synonyms: Bile, Acidity, Heat, Digestive fire, Digestive energy
In Finnish: Pitta; In Dutch: Poesje
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Hindu concept of 'Pitta'
Pitta in Hinduism represents a key dosha associated with heat, metabolism, and transformation in the body. An imbalance in Pitta can lead to various health issues, particularly affecting digestion, fertility, and overall metabolic processes.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Another dosha in Ayurveda, linked with heat, transformation, and metabolism; abnormalities in Pitta are associated with specific patterns of urinary disorders.[1] (2) One of the three primary humors in Ayurveda, associated with heat and metabolism in the body, which can affect fertility.[2] (3) One of the three humors responsible for transformation and metabolism in the body.[3] (4) Another humor that becomes aggravated leading to distinct symptoms such as burning sensation and diarrhea.[4] (5) One of the three doshas associated with fire and bile, involved in metabolism and transformation, affecting gynecic health.[5]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Another dosha in Ayurveda related to transformation, metabolism, and heat in the body.[6] (2) The element associated with heat and metabolism in the body, balancing digestion and energy levels.[7] (3) The Dosha that governs metabolism, digestion, and transformation in the body.[8] (4) The Ayurvedic term for the fire element that governs transformation and metabolism.[9]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) One of the three Doshas responsible for metabolic processes and changes in body temperature; its derangement can lead to fever.[10] (2) One of the three Doshas associated with heat and metabolism in the body; its derangement can lead to vomiting characterized by an acidic taste.[11] (3) One of the three Doshas, associated with fire and transformation, affecting some eye conditions.[12]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) The third fundamental humour, linked to heat and energy in the body, influencing digestion and metabolism.[13] (2) One of the three doshas linked to metabolism and transformation within the body.[14]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) Another dosha that regulates metabolic processes; when imbalanced, it may lead to shula.[15] (2) One of the bodily energies (doshas) that, when in excess, can cause various health issues including cough.[16] (3) One of the three dosas (vayu, pitta, kapha) that can be imbalanced and lead to heart disease, specifically associated with heat and transformation in the body.[17] (4) The natural heat or energy in the body, which can become imbalanced and lead to sensations of heat or other health issues, especially when influenced by external factors like diet or environmental conditions.[18]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A term referring to a biological type in traditional medicine, which sphatika is said to be efficacious against.[19] (2) A metabolic principle in traditional medicine linked to heat, associated with diseases cured by the ash of incinerated copper.[20]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) An excess that may arise from using certain medicinal cowries, traditionally understood as a type of body heat.[21]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) One of the doshas in Ayurveda that can become imbalanced due to excessive betel leaf consumption.[22]
The concept of Pitta in scientific sources
Pitta is one of the three Doshas in Ayurveda, characterized by fire and water elements. It governs metabolism, digestion, heat production, and is linked to conditions like Amavata and Madhumeha, emphasizing its role in overall metabolic processes.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Pitta is the third dosha in Ayurveda that represents fire and governs metabolism and transformation in the body.[23] (2) A dosha associated with fire and water, governing digestion and metabolism.[24] (3) The dosha associated with transformation and metabolism, its disturbance was indicated as contributing to skin color changes.[25] (4) Another dosha in Ayurvedic medicine that when aggravated, can also lead to the syndrome of Prameha.[26] (5) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, which represents fire and metabolism influences within the body, potentially involved in Karna-Kshweda.[27]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) One of the three primary doshas in Ayurveda, representing energy, digestion, and metabolism. Pitta is associated with heat and is crucial for maintaining physiological functions.[28] (2) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, which is responsible for the normal body color and can lead to pallor when vitiated in Pandu Roga.[29] (3) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, which when aggravated is linked to skin conditions such as Vyanga.[30] (4) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with metabolic processes, whose vitiation can lead to various skin conditions.[31] (5) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda representing fire and water elements, influencing bodily heat and metabolism, with particular dynamics in the context of Anidra.[32]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) One of the three doshas, related to transformation and metabolism, which can be influenced by the application of Upanaha as per specific conditions.[33] (2) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with heat, transformation, and metabolism.[34] (3) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, linked with fire and water elements, governing metabolism and digestion.[35] (4) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda associated with transformation, heat, and metabolism.[36] (5) Another of the three Doshas in Ayurveda; its imbalance is involved in the pathophysiology of Parinamshoola.[37]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda representing metabolism; also plays a role in Madhumeha.[38] (2) One of the three Dosha-s responsible for metabolic processes, digestion, and heat production, characterized by a moderate constitution.[39] (3) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, associated with metabolic processes; in this context, it relates to the bile stored in the gallbladder.[40]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) A dosha related to heat, transformation, and metabolic processes within the body.[41] (2) One of the three doshas in Ayurvedic medicine associated with heat, metabolism, and energy.[42]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) One of the three doshas in Ayurveda that, when associated with Amavata, causes a burning sensation around the joints.[43] (2) The second Dosha in Ayurveda characterized by fire and water elements, governing metabolism and transformation.[44]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) One of the three Doshas ( biological energies) in Ayurveda, associated with metabolic processes, transformation, and heat.[45]