| Common Name | pitta balancing |
| Scientific Name | N/A (Ayurvedic dosha concept) |
| Disease Type | Ayurvedic dosha imbalance |
| Host Type | human |
| ICD Code | N/A |
| Distribution | Global awareness through Ayurvedic tradition originating in India |
| Causative Agent | Excess pitta dosha from spicy/sour/salty foods, heat exposure, anger, overwork |
| Transmission | N/A; arises from internal constitutional and lifestyle factors |
| Symptoms Description | Inflammation, acidity, heartburn, skin rashes, irritability, anger, loose stools, fever, excessive thirst, premature graying |
| Diagnosis | Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis (nadi pariksha), tongue examination, assessment of physical/mental traits and dosha predominance; conventional labs for related inflammatory markers if needed |
| Conventional Treatment | Symptomatic management such as antacids, anti-inflammatory medications, or cooling therapies for associated conditions like gastritis or dermatitis |
| Herbal Treatment | Ayurvedic: Shatavari, Guduchi, Amalaki, Brahmi, Neem, coriander, fennel, mint, aloe vera to cool and balance pitta. Western herbal: Chamomile, peppermint, licorice, dandelion. TCM: Chrysanthemum flower (Ju Hua), honeysuckle, yin-nourishing herbs like Rehmannia to clear heat. |
| Prevention | Pitta-pacifying diet emphasizing sweet, bitter, astringent tastes; avoid excess heat, spicy foods, alcohol; practice moon bathing, gentle yoga, meditation; maintain regular daily routine (dinacharya) |
| Prognosis | Excellent response to dietary and lifestyle modifications within Ayurvedic framework; sustainable balance achievable long-term |
| History | Rooted in ancient Vedic texts including Charaka Samhita (circa 300 BCE) and Sushruta Samhita describing the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and methods to balance them for health |
| Reference | Charaka Samhita; 'Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing' by Dr. Vasant Lad; 'The Yoga of Herbs' by Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad; modern integrative reviews on dosha-specific interventions |
| URL | http://3d.local/ENCY/search?q=pitta |