How do I calm down my Pitta?

Favor cool over warm or hot. Nourishing & light food must take precedence over dense or heavy food items. Dry food over liquid help curb pitta dosha. Mild drinks like fresh juices over hard ones like alcohol or caffeine based drinks work as a wonderful example of pitta pacifying foods.

What are Pitta aggravating foods?

Eating pitta aggravating foods (pungent, sour, salty, very spicy, deep-fried, processed, red meat) Consuming caffeine (coffee), black tea, nicotine (smoking), alcohol. Prolonged exposure to the sun.

Is turmeric good for Pitta?

Turmeric helps in balancing Kapha and Pitta in spite of Ushna (hot) which helps to remove clogs and inflammation as well.

Is lemon good for Pitta dosha?

Lemon is also called as Nimbuka and Jambira in Ayurveda. Lemon balances all the three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. This citrus fruit is a great digestive and laxative. Also, it’s saliva stimulating properties make it a potent remedy to many disorders.

Is honey good for Pitta dosha?

Honey balances Pitta and Kapha and promotes quick healing in case of a minor burn. It also gives a soothing effect due to its Sita (cold) property.

Is banana good for Pitta?

Dried fruits are typically also acceptable, but are best in small quantities, so as not to further accelerate pitta’s tendency toward rapid digestion. Fruits to avoid are those that are exceptionally heating or sour (like bananas, cranberries, and green grapes).

Is yogurt good for Pitta dosha?

As yogurt increases pitta dosha, it improves and strengthens the digestive fire (agni). This attribute aids one’s interest in food in cases of lack of appetite. Yogurt increases kapha dosha so it is good for someone who is looking to build strength or gain weight, as kapha dosha increases the dhatus of the body.

Is fenugreek good for pitta?

Fenugreek is excellent for pacifying Kapha, and in smaller quantities for Vata, but it increases Pitta. It is a warming spice, and contributes the bitter, pungent and sweet tastes. In ayurveda it is used to enhance digestion and prevent stomach disorders. It is also good for the skin and hair.

Does drinking hot water increases Pitta?

Hot water can increase Pitta Dosha, and in turn may cause heavy periods. Spices also can increase Vata and Pitta Dosha.

Is apple cider vinegar good for Pitta?

ACV is sour and warm in nature and thus calms the Vata, mild impact on Kapha and definitely aggravates the Pitta, therefore anyone whose body’s constitution has Pitta dominance should avoid ACV as it can lead to skin burns and ulcers in the stomach,” she says.

What causes pitta imbalance?

A Pitta imbalance could be caused by an improper lifestyle, or ill-eating habits such as consuming an excessive amount of spicy, sour, salty, or deep-fried food, spending an excessive amount of time in the sun or heat, working excessively.

Is apple cider vinegar warming or cooling?

warming
“Vinegar is warming. It creates a temporary warming circulation of energy (qi) in the body, and removes stagnant blood. It can quickly alter emotional stagnation as well, especially in children— bad moods will usually disappear a few moments after taking or eating something with high quality unpasteurized vinegar.”