A dosha (do?

a), according to Ayurveda, is one of three bodily humors that make u

p one's constitution. These teachings are also known as the Tridosha theory.
The central concept of Ayurvedic medicine is the theory that health exists when
there is a balance between three fundamental bodily humours or doshas called Vat
a, Pitta and Kapha.
Vata or Vata (wind) is the impulse principle necessary to mobilize the function
of the nervous system. It affects the windy humour, flatulence, gout, rheumatism
, etc.[1][2]
Pitta is the bilious humour, or that secreted between the stomach and bowels and
flowing through the liver and permeating spleen, heart, eyes, and skin; its chi
ef quality is heat.[3] It is the energy principle which uses bile to direct dige
stion and hence metabolism.
Kapha is the body fluid principle which relates to mucus, lubrication, and the c
arrier of nutrients.
5 types of vata dosha[citation needed] 5 types of pitta dosha[citation needed]
5 types of kapha dosha[citation needed]
Prana Vata - Governs inhalation, perception through the senses and governs the m
ind. Located in the brain, head, throat, heart and respiratory organs.
Udana Vata - Governs speech, self expression, effort, enthusiasm, strength and v
itality. Located in the navel, lungs and throat.
Samana Vata - Governs peristaltic movement of the digestive system. Located in t
he stomach and small intestines.
Apana Vata - Governs all downward impulses (urination, elimination, menstruation
, sexual discharges etc.) Located between the navel and the anus.
Vyana Vata - Governs circulation, heart rhythm, locomotion. Centred in the heart
and permeates through the whole body.
Pachaka Pitta - Governs digestion of food which is broken down into nutrients an
d waste. Located in the lower stomach and small intestine.
Ranjaka Pitta - Governs formation of red blood cells. Gives colour to blood and
stools. Located in the liver, gallbladder and spleen.
Alochaka Pitta - Governs visual perception. Located in the eyes.
Sadhaka Pitta - Governs emotions such as contentment, memory, intelligence and d
igestion of thoughts. Located in the heart.
Bharajaka Pitta - Governs lustre and complexion, temperature and pigmentation of
the skin. Located in the skin.
Kledaka Kapha - Governs moistening and liquefying of the food in the initial sta
ges of digestion. Located in the upper part of the stomach.
Avalambhaka Kapha - Governs lubrication of the heart and lungs. Provides strengt
h to the back, chest and heart. Located in the chest, heart and lungs.
Tarpaka Kapha - Governs calmness, happiness and stability. Nourishment of sense
and motor organs. Located in the head, sinuses and cerebrospinal fluid.
Bodhaka Kapha - Governs perception of taste, lubricating and moistening of food.
Located in the tongue, mouth and throat
Shleshaka Kapha - Governs lubrication of all joints. Located in the joints.