The three doshas

The three humors are responsible for the functioning of the human organism according to the Ayurveda. When the three Doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha reside undisturbed in their proper organs and tissues, the organism is supported by them and is in balance. When disturbed, they cause disease and deterioration of the body.

Of all of them, Vata (Wind) is the key. Pitta and Kapha cannot move from their centers unless the air within the body carries them.

DOSHA	ELEMENTS	SUBDOSHAS	ORIGIN
Vata (Wind)	Air and Akasha	Prana Vata	Chest region
		Udana Vata	Thoracic and throat region
		Samana Vata	Hearth and navel region
		Vyana Vata	Hearth and circulatory vessels
		Apana Vata	Pelvic region
Pitta (Bile)	Fire and Water	Pachaka Pitta	Liver and pancreas
		Ranjaka Pitta	Liver and spleen
		Sadhaka Pitta	Hearth
		Alochaka Pitta	Eyes
		Bhrajaka Pitta	Skin
Kapha (Mucus)	Water and Earth	Kledaka Kapha	Stomach
		Avalambaka Kapha	Hearth, chest and lower back regions
		Bodhaka Kapha	Mouth, Tongue and throat
		Tarpaka Kapha	Head (cerebrospinal fluid)
		Sleshaka Kapha	Joints