Tridoshas
Three elements of governance & destruction
Ayurveda states the presence of three elements in our body – namely Vata, Pitta and Kapha which are responsible for the proper functioning and maintenance of all the metabolisms of the body. If these elements get vitiated then they create disturbances in the normal functioning of the body leading to diseases and ill health.
Vata
the element which is responsible for movement and sensations in the body (e.g. In nerves, skin etc)
Pitta
Responsible for transformations and metabolisms in the body (e.g. In Stomach, liver etc)
Kapha
Responsible for the stability and structure in the body (e.g. In joints, bones etc)
All the three doshas have their role in body metabolisms – in digestion of food, in breathing exchanges, in sleeping and waking up and so. Thus, it is of prime importance that these doshas remain in their natural state to maintain good health of the individual.