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Principles of Ayurveda

Vatha Principle
It is considered as the prime among the three as it governs the functions of all other doshas/

The Properties of Vata are	The functions of Vatha are	Important sites of Vatha are
1. Dry 2. Light 3. Cold 4. Rough 5. Subtle and Minute 6. Moving	1. Controls Movement 2. Controls Breathing 3. Controls Natural Urges 4. Tissue Transformation 5. Motor Functions 6. Sensory Functions 7. Controls Secretions and excretions 8. Fear 9. Impulses 10 Anxiety	1. Large intestine 2. Pelvic regions 3. Thighs 4. Ears 5. Bones 6. Skin

Out of these, large Intestine Is the main site of Vatha

Pitha Principle

The Properties of Pitha are	The functions of Pitha are	Important sites of Pitha are
1. Slightly Oily 2. Penetrating 3. Hot 4. Light 5. Unpleasant Odour 6. Spreading Nature 7. Liquid form	1. Fadlitate metabolism and Hormonal Functioning 2. Regulates Body heat the temperature 3. Helps digestion 4. Understanding 5. Intelligent 6. Hunger and thirst 7. Perception 8. Colour and complexion 9. Anger 10. Hate 11 . Jealousy etc.	1. Navel 2. Stomach and upper part of small intestine 3. Sweat 4. Lymph 5. Blood 6. Eye 7. Skin

Navel is the main site of Pitha

Kapha Principle

This is the phlegmatic Principle and its properties	The functions of Kapha are	Important sites of Kapha are
1. Oily 2. Cold 3. Heavy 4. Slow acting 5. Slimy 6. Soft 7. Stable etc.	1. It gives stability and energy to the Body 2. Development of the body 3. Lubrication 4. Enthusiasm 5. Sexual urges 6. Forgiveness 7. Immune resistance 8. Attachment 9. Holding 10. Possessiveness 11. Greed 12. Accumulation 13. Knowledge	1. Chest 2. Throat 3. Head 4. Trachea 5. Joints 6. Stomach 7. Lymph 8. Fat tissue 9. Nose and tongue

Out of these Chest is the most important site.