Ayurveda Article: Symptoms of Aggravated Doshas

Symptoms of Aggravated Doshas:

Although we will examine the imbalances of the doshas in the bodu later on, it is helpful here, since we have discussed the importance of Vata dosha, to note about the imbalances of the doshas or biological humors, using some simple yet common symptoms that each manifest.

This is called Dosha-Vriddhi, meaning the imbalances or aggravation of the biological humors.

Vata, when imbalanced, exhibits symptoms such as:
Emaciation, blood discolouration, desire for hot things, distension in the stomach, constipation, loss of strength, tiredness, sensory functions become disturbed. One will also talk mindlessly and there will be giddiness.

Pitta, when having in imbalance, exhibits symptoms as:
Yellowish discolouration of faeces, urine, eyes and skin. There will be excess hunger, thirst and burning sensations and one will get little sleep.

Kapha, when aggravated or imbalanced, exhibits symptoms as:
Debility of the digestive system, excess salivation, feelings of heaviness, white discolouration of the skin and faeces, coldness, looseness of the limbs, difficulty in breathing, cough and excess sleep.

It is important to note these imbalances and their types. Once we understand these natures of the dosha in general, we have enough information to understand how they relate to the rest of the systems in Ayurveda – starting with foods and tastes.