Dosha | Common problems | General Treatment |
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Vata | Roughness of skin Drying of skin Cracking of skin Headache Dandruff Giddiness Yawning Hiccup Depression Weakness Disturbed sleep Unstable mind | Snehana (Abhyanga) – body massage Swedana (steam) Basti (Enema) – Asthapana basti (enema with decoction) Anuvasana basti (enema with oil) Parisheka (Sprinkling of oil) Shirodhara (Pouring of oil on head) Elakizhi (Fomentation) Nasya (Medication through nostrils) |
Pitta | Heat Burning Excessive temperature Excessive sweating Bad odor Mouth ulcers Fainting Eye related problems | Snehana (Abhyanga) – body massage Virechana (purgation) Pradeha (application of paste) Parisheka (sprinkling of liquid) |
Kapha | Drowsiness Excessive sleep Heaviness of the body Laziness Loss of strength Indigestion Obesity | Swedana (steam) Vamana (enema) Shirovirechana (detoxification of head region) Udvartana (dry powder massage) Vyayama (exercise) |