Tri-Doshas of Ayurvedha

Tri-doshas of Ayurveda: According to Ayurveda, there are three basic humorous which maintain the health.

Any imbalance in these three humors leads to illness. They are Vaata (wind), Pitta (bile) and Kapha (phlegm).

The Vaata element produces windy complaints like neurological disorders, joint pains, etc. The Pitta element is concerned with heat, inflammation, fever, liver and gall bladder problems. The Kapha element is concerned with most of the respiratory ailments, colds, asthma, etc.

The planets and the corresponding tatwas are as follows.

Sun                  Pitta

Moon               Kapha & Vaata

Mars                Pitta

Mercury           All the three

Jupiter              Kapha

Venus               Excess of Vaata & Kapha

Saturn              Vaata

Signs and Body parts:

Mesha              Head

Vrishbha           Face

Mithuna            Shoulders, neck and upper chest

Karka              Heart

Simha               Stomach

Kanya              Umbilical region (waist & intestines)

Tula                  Lower abdomen

Vrischika          Private parts (external genitalia)

Dhanu              Thighs

Makara            Knees

Kumbha           Legs

Meena              Feet