FUNCTIONS OF TRIDOSHA'S (VATA,PITTA, KAPHA)

FUNCTIONS OF TRIDOSHA'S (VATA,PITTA, KAPHA)

FUNCTIONS OF VATA

Imparting motion to the body ( Praspandanam) 

Conducting impulses from respective sense organs (udvahanam)

Separating egesta, which is waste, from ingested food ( virek)

Retaining and evacuating urine and semen ( dharanam)


Most commonly seen: The Vata body type tends to be thin, with light bone structure


FUNCTIONS OF PITTA

Vision

Digestion

Heat Production

Imparting of colour to the body

Hunger, Thirst and Appetite

Softness and suppleness of the body

All intellectual functions


Most commonly seen: The pitta body type tends to be of medium build, with fair, freckled skin.


FUNCTIONS OF KAPHA

Maintaining illness of the body and organs

Maintaining general stability of the body

Providing excellent strength, patience and virility

Promoting smooth working of joints

Forbearance

Courage

Generosity


Most commonly seen: The Kapha type is large-framed and slightly overweight.