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CHARACTERISTICS OF PITTA TYPE

Here are some of the common characteristics of people who have a predominantly Pitta body type.
bulletMedium physique, strong, well-built
bulletSharp mind, good concentration powers
bulletOrderly, focused
bulletAssertive, self-confident, and entrepreneurial at their best; aggressive, demanding, pushy when out of balance
bulletCompetitive, enjoy challenges
bulletPassionate and romantic; sexually have more vigor and endurance than Vatas, but less than Kaphas
bulletStrong digestion, strong appetite; get irritated if they have to miss or wait for a meal
bulletLike to be in command
bulletWhen under stress, Pittas become irritated and angry
bulletSkin fair or reddish, often with freckles; sunburns easily
bulletHair usually fine and straight, tending toward blond or red, typically turns gray early; tendency toward baldness or thinning hair
bulletUncomfortable in sun or hot weather; heat makes them very tired
bulletPerspire a lot
bulletOthers may find them stubborn, pushy, opinionated
bulletGood public speakers; also capable of sharp, sarcastic, cutting speech
bulletGenerally good management and leadership ability, but can become authoritarian
bulletLike to spend money, surround themselves with beautiful objects
bulletSubject to temper tantrums, impatience, and anger
bulletTypical physical problems include rashes or inflammations of the skin, acne, boils, skin cancer, ulcers, heartburn, acid stomach, hot sensations in the stomach or intestines, insomnia, bloodshot or burning eyes and other vision problems, anemia, jaundice.

Physical Features

These people are of medium height, are slender and body frame may be delicate. Their chests are not as flat as those of vata people and they show a medium prominence of veins and muscle tendons. The bones are not as prominent as in the vata individual. Muscle development is moderate.

The pitta complexion may be coppery, yellowish, reddish or fair. The skin is soft, warm and less wrinkled than vata skin. The hair is thin, silky, red or brownish and there is a tendency toward premature graying of hair and hair loss. The eyes may be gray, green or cooper-brown and sharp: the eyeballs will be of medium prominence. The nails are soft. The shape of the nose is sharp and the tip tends to be reddish.

Physiologically, these people have a strong metabolism, good digestion and resulting strong appetites. The person of pitta constitution usually takes large quantities of food and liquid. Pitta types have a natural craving for sweet, bitter and astringent tastes and enjoy cold drinks. Their sleep is of medium duration but uninterrupted. They produce a large volume of urine and the feces are yellowish, liquid, soft and plentiful. There is a tendency toward excessive perspiring. The body temperature may run slightly high and hands and feet will tend to be warm. Pitta people do not tolerate sunlight, heat or hard work well.

Psychologically, pitta people have a good power of comprehension; they are very intelligent and sharp and tend to be good orators. They have emotional tendencies toward hate, anger and jealousy.

They are ambitious people who generally like to be leaders. Pitta people appreciate material prosperity and they tend to be moderately well-off financially. They enjoy exhibiting their wealth and luxurious possessions.

Related Topic: Concept of Tri-Dosha

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