Dosha (Sanskrit: दोषः, IAST: doṣa) is a central term in ayurveda originating from Sanskrit, which can be translated as "that which can cause problems" (literally meaning "fault" or "defect"), and which refers to three categories or types of substances that are believed to be present conceptually in a person's body and mind. {source wikipedia}
VATA
PITTA
KAPHA
Signs Vata Dosha is out of balance:
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Extreme roughness of skin
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Pain, pinching, shivering, or tremor sensation
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Delirium
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Vertigo
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Horripilation (goose bumps)
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Astringent taste in the mouth
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Sound in ear
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Red or brown coloration of the body
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Digestion issues like bloating, constipation
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Frequent joint pain with cracking sounds
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Onset of osteoarthritis, brittle bones
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Difficulty falling asleep or insomnia
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May experience increased levels of fear,
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anxiety, restlessness
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Struggle with decision-making
VATA DOSHA TEAS
PITTA DOSHA TEAS
Signs Pitta Dosha is out of balance:
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Eruptions on skin
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Pus formation
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Hysterical Fits
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Unconsciousness
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Excess perspiration with bad odor
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Sour, bitter taste in the mouth
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Excess yellowness in stool, urine, skin, eyes
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Anger, irritability, and frustration.
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Inflammation
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Skin rashes
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Acid reflux
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Overheating
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Feelings of jealousy, resentment
KAPHA DOSHA TEAS
Signs Kapha Dosha is out of balance:
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Excess mucus/sputum production
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Stagnant digestion
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Excessive formation of stool
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Heaviness of the body
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Anorexia
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Sweet taste in the mouth
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Laziness
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Whitish coloration of the body
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Tendency towards weight gain and
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difficulty losing weight
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Depression, lethargy, and attachment
