Pitta Dosha

General Recommendations

To cool Pitta's fiery nature, opt for cooling, refreshing, and moderately heavy foods.

Moderation and coolness are essential for balancing Pitta.

Incorporate regular, non-competitive exercise into your routine.

Spend time in nature and practice calming activities like meditation.

Avoid excessive heat and overworking.

Include sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes.

Avoid hot, spicy, sour, and salty foods.

Foods to Favor

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Asparagus
Asparagus
Barley
Barley
Basmati Rice
Basmati Rice
Broccoli
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Cilantro
Cilantro
Cilantro
Cilantro
Coconut
Coconut
Coconut
Coconut
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
Cooling vegetables
Cooling vegetables
Coriander
Coriander
Coriander Powder
Coriander Powder
Cucumber
Cucumber
Cucumbers
Cucumbers
Fennel
Fennel
Ghee
Ghee
Ghee
Ghee
Green Beans
Green Beans
Green beans
Green beans
Leafy greens
Leafy greens
Melons
Melons
Milk
Milk
Mint
Mint
Mint
Mint
Peas
Peas
Pomegranates
Pomegranates
Rice
Rice
Sweet Apples
Sweet Apples
Sweet berries
Sweet berries
Sweet fruits
Sweet fruits
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Wheat
Wheat

Foods to Reduce

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Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol
Citrus Fruits
Citrus Fruits
Coffee
Coffee
Eggplant
Eggplant
Excess salt
Excess salt
Fermented Foods
Fermented Foods
Fermented foods
Fermented foods
Fried foods
Fried foods
Garlic
Garlic
Garlic
Garlic
Horseradish
Horseradish
Hot peppers
Hot peppers
Mustard
Mustard
Olives
Olives
Onions
Onions
Onions
Onions
Pickles
Pickles
Red Meat
Red Meat
Red meat
Red meat
Shellfish
Shellfish
Sour Cream
Sour Cream
Sour foods
Sour foods
Spicy Peppers
Spicy Peppers
Spicy foods
Spicy foods
Tea
Tea
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
Vinegar
Vinegar
Vinegar
Vinegar

Healing Herbs

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A
Amla
C
Coriander
M
Mint
S
Shatavari
T
Turmeric

Herbal Remedies

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Ashwagandha Anxiety-Calming Milk
Ashwagandha Anxiety-Calming Milk
Ashwagandha Calming Milk with Fennel
Ashwagandha Calming Milk with Fennel
Ashwagandha Cooling Digestive Milk
Ashwagandha Cooling Digestive Milk
Ashwagandha Cooling Milk Tonic
Ashwagandha Cooling Milk Tonic
Ashwagandha Cooling Milk with Fennel
Ashwagandha Cooling Milk with Fennel
Ashwagandha Digestive Milk Tonic
Ashwagandha Digestive Milk Tonic
Ashwagandha Stabilization Milk
Ashwagandha Stabilization Milk
Ashwagandha Vata Settling Milk
Ashwagandha Vata Settling Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Calming Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Calming Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Cooling Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Cooling Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Grounding Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Grounding Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Rejuvenation Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Rejuvenation Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Stabilization Milk
Ashwagandha-Fennel Stabilization Milk
Cooked Vegetable Ghee Medicated Porridge (Digestive Khichdi-style)
Cooked Vegetable Ghee Medicated Porridge (Digestive Khichdi-style)
Cooling Coriander-Fennel Digestive Tea
Cooling Coriander-Fennel Digestive Tea
Cooling Coriander-Fennel Ghee Tonic
Cooling Coriander-Fennel Ghee Tonic
Cooling Cumin-Coriander-Fennel Digestive Ghee
Cooling Cumin-Coriander-Fennel Digestive Ghee
Cooling Cumin-Coriander-Fennel Digestive Tea
Cooling Cumin-Coriander-Fennel Digestive Tea
Cooling Fennel-Coriander Digestive Ghee
Cooling Fennel-Coriander Digestive Ghee
Cooling Fennel-Coriander Digestive Ghrita
Cooling Fennel-Coriander Digestive Ghrita
Cooling Fennel-Coriander Ghee Tonic
Cooling Fennel-Coriander Ghee Tonic
Cooling Mung Bean & Fennel Soup
Cooling Mung Bean & Fennel Soup
Cooling Mung Dal & Coriander Digestive Soup
Cooling Mung Dal & Coriander Digestive Soup
Cooling Turmeric-Coriander Digestive Tonic
Cooling Turmeric-Coriander Digestive Tonic
Coriander & Fennel Pitta-Cooling Decoction
Coriander & Fennel Pitta-Cooling Decoction
Coriander-Fennel Cooling Digestive Tea
Coriander-Fennel Cooling Digestive Tea
Coriander-Fennel Digestive Decoction
Coriander-Fennel Digestive Decoction
Coriander-Fennel Pitta-Cooling Digestive Tea
Coriander-Fennel Pitta-Cooling Digestive Tea
Coriander-Mung Bean Cooling Digestive Khichdi
Coriander-Mung Bean Cooling Digestive Khichdi
Coriander-Mung Bean Digestive Khichdi Broth
Coriander-Mung Bean Digestive Khichdi Broth
Cumin-Fennel Ghee Digestive Churna
Cumin-Fennel Ghee Digestive Churna
Fennel & Coriander Digestive Tea
Fennel & Coriander Digestive Tea
Fennel & Coriander Pitta-Cooling Digestive Tea
Fennel & Coriander Pitta-Cooling Digestive Tea
Fennel & Coriander Pitta-Cooling Tea
Fennel & Coriander Pitta-Cooling Tea
Fennel-Coriander Cooling Digestive Tea
Fennel-Coriander Cooling Digestive Tea
Fennel-Coriander Cooling Tea
Fennel-Coriander Cooling Tea
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Fennel-Coriander Pitta Cooling Tea
Fennel-Coriander Pitta-Cooling Digestive Tea
Fennel-Coriander Pitta-Cooling Digestive Tea
Fennel-Coriander Pitta-Cooling Digestive Water
Fennel-Coriander Pitta-Cooling Digestive Water
Fennel-Coriander Pitta-Cooling Tea
Fennel-Coriander Pitta-Cooling Tea
Fennel-Coriander SIBO Digest Decoction
Fennel-Coriander SIBO Digest Decoction
Fennel-Coriander SIBO Digestive Decoction
Fennel-Coriander SIBO Digestive Decoction
Fennel-Coriander SIBO Digestive Tea
Fennel-Coriander SIBO Digestive Tea
Ghee-Soaked Almond & Sesame Digestive Paste
Ghee-Soaked Almond & Sesame Digestive Paste
Ginger-Coriander Pitta-Cooling Detox Tea
Ginger-Coriander Pitta-Cooling Detox Tea
Mung Bean & Coriander Digestive Khichdi
Mung Bean & Coriander Digestive Khichdi
Mung Bean & Coriander Digestive Khichdi Broth
Mung Bean & Coriander Digestive Khichdi Broth
Mung Bean & Coriander Digestive Kitchari
Mung Bean & Coriander Digestive Kitchari
Mung Bean & Fennel Digestive Broth
Mung Bean & Fennel Digestive Broth
Mung Bean & Fennel Digestive Khichdi
Mung Bean & Fennel Digestive Khichdi
Mung Bean Astringent Digestive Khichdi Base
Mung Bean Astringent Digestive Khichdi Base
Mung Bean Medicated Khichdi Broth
Mung Bean Medicated Khichdi Broth
Mung Bean and Coriander Digestive Soup
Mung Bean and Coriander Digestive Soup
Mung Bean-Coriander Cooling Kitchari
Mung Bean-Coriander Cooling Kitchari
Mung Bean-Coriander Digestive Khichdi
Mung Bean-Coriander Digestive Khichdi
Mung Bean-Coriander Digestive Khichdi Broth
Mung Bean-Coriander Digestive Khichdi Broth
Mung Bean-Coriander Khichdi Broth
Mung Bean-Coriander Khichdi Broth
M
Mung Dal & Coriander Digestive Broth
Mung Dal & Coriander Digestive Soup
Mung Dal & Coriander Digestive Soup
Mung Dal & Coriander Spring Khichdi Broth
Mung Dal & Coriander Spring Khichdi Broth
Mung Dal & Fennel Digestive Broth
Mung Dal & Fennel Digestive Broth
Mung Dal & Fennel Digestive Kichdi Broth
Mung Dal & Fennel Digestive Kichdi Broth
Mung Dal-Coriander Digestive Kitchari
Mung Dal-Coriander Digestive Kitchari
Roasted Cumin-Fennel SIBO Supportive Churna
Roasted Cumin-Fennel SIBO Supportive Churna
Sesame Oil-Ghee Calming Medicated Milk Preparation (Vata-Pitta Balancing Taila Milk)
Sesame Oil-Ghee Calming Medicated Milk Preparation (Vata-Pitta Balancing Taila Milk)
Sesame-Almond Grounding Paste with Cumin
Sesame-Almond Grounding Paste with Cumin
Sesame-Ginger Anxiety-Relief Paste
Sesame-Ginger Anxiety-Relief Paste
Turmeric-Coconut Calming Milk
Turmeric-Coconut Calming Milk
Turmeric-Cumin SIBO Recovery Paste
Turmeric-Cumin SIBO Recovery Paste

Healing Activities

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Abhyanga Self-Massage with Brahmi-Infused Coconut Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Brahmi-Infused Coconut Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Coconut Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Coconut Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Ghee and Brahmi Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Ghee and Brahmi Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Warm Ghee and Brahmi Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Warm Ghee and Brahmi Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Warm Ghee and Sesame Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Warm Ghee and Sesame Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Warm Ghee and Vata-Pacifying Oil
Abhyanga Self-Massage with Warm Ghee and Vata-Pacifying Oil
Abhyanga with Brahmi-Infused Coconut Oil
Abhyanga with Brahmi-Infused Coconut Oil
Abhyanga with Coconut Oil (Gentle Self-Massage)
Abhyanga with Coconut Oil (Gentle Self-Massage)
Abhyanga with Coconut Oil (Lower Abdomen & Feet Focus)
Abhyanga with Coconut Oil (Lower Abdomen & Feet Focus)
Antar Mouna (Inner Silence Meditation)
Antar Mouna (Inner Silence Meditation)
Ashwini Mudra with Mula Bandha Integration
Ashwini Mudra with Mula Bandha Integration
Ashwini Mudra with Mula Bandha Meditation
Ashwini Mudra with Mula Bandha Meditation
Ashwini Mudra with Mulabandha Activation
Ashwini Mudra with Mulabandha Activation
Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath) — 3 Rounds
Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath) — 3 Rounds
Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath) — 3 Rounds of 30 seconds
Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath) — 3 Rounds of 30 seconds
Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath) with Visualization
Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath) with Visualization
Brahmi Abhyanga (Medicated Oil Self-Massage with Brahmi Oil)
Brahmi Abhyanga (Medicated Oil Self-Massage with Brahmi Oil)
Brahmi Ghee Abhyanga (Herbal Oil Self-Massage)
Brahmi Ghee Abhyanga (Herbal Oil Self-Massage)
Brahmi Ghee Nasya (Medicated Oil Nasal Application)
Brahmi Ghee Nasya (Medicated Oil Nasal Application)
Cooling Shitali Pranayama with Vishama Vritti (Unequal Ratio Breathing)
Cooling Shitali Pranayama with Vishama Vritti (Unequal Ratio Breathing)
Gentle Twisting Variation of Parivrtta Sukhasana (Seated Spinal Twist)
Gentle Twisting Variation of Parivrtta Sukhasana (Seated Spinal Twist)
Gentle Twisting Yoga Flow (Parivrtta Poses)
Gentle Twisting Yoga Flow (Parivrtta Poses)
Gentle Twisting Yoga Flow (Parivrtta Sequences)
Gentle Twisting Yoga Flow (Parivrtta Sequences)
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Sesame Oil Abhyanga with Marma Point Focus
Sesame Oil Abhyanga with Marma Point Focus
Shitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)
Shitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)
Sitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)
Sitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)
So-Hum Mantra Meditation
So-Hum Mantra Meditation
So-Hum Mantra Meditation with Trataka (Candle Gazing Prep)
So-Hum Mantra Meditation with Trataka (Candle Gazing Prep)
Supported Child's Pose with Grounding Affirmation (Balasana Variation)
Supported Child's Pose with Grounding Affirmation (Balasana Variation)
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) — 8 Rounds
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) — 8 Rounds
Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose)
Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Body Scan Meditation)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Body Scan Meditation)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Body-Mind Relaxation)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Body-Mind Relaxation)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Deep Rest)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Deep Rest)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Yogic Sleep Meditation)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Yogic Sleep Meditation)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Yogic Sleep) for Addiction Recovery
Yoga Nidra (Guided Yogic Sleep) for Addiction Recovery
Yoga Nidra Deep Rest (Addiction & Anxiety Recovery Protocol)
Yoga Nidra Deep Rest (Addiction & Anxiety Recovery Protocol)
Yoga Nidra Deep Rest (Gut-Healing Focus)
Yoga Nidra Deep Rest (Gut-Healing Focus)
Yoga Nidra Deep Rest Meditation
Yoga Nidra Deep Rest Meditation
Yoga Nidra for Addiction & Nervous System Reset
Yoga Nidra for Addiction & Nervous System Reset
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery (Body Scan with Sankalpa)
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery (Body Scan with Sankalpa)
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery (Guided Deep Rest)
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery (Guided Deep Rest)
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery and Dosha Balance
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery and Dosha Balance
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery and Gut Healing
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery and Gut Healing
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery and Nervous System Reset
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery and Nervous System Reset
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery and Nervous System Restoration
Yoga Nidra for Addiction Recovery and Nervous System Restoration
Yoga Nidra for Digestive Healing and Nervous System Reset
Yoga Nidra for Digestive Healing and Nervous System Reset
Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Healing (Guided Deep Rest)
Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Healing (Guided Deep Rest)
Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Recalibration
Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Recalibration
Yoga Nidra with Addiction & Anxiety Release (Guided Body Scan Meditation)
Yoga Nidra with Addiction & Anxiety Release (Guided Body Scan Meditation)
Yoga Nidra with Addiction Recovery Sankalpa
Yoga Nidra with Addiction Recovery Sankalpa
Yoga Nidra with Pitta-Cooling Visualization
Yoga Nidra with Pitta-Cooling Visualization
Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra) with Addiction Recovery Sankalpa
Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra) with Addiction Recovery Sankalpa

Healing Meals

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Ashwagandha Mung Bean Porridge with Fennel
Ashwagandha Mung Bean Porridge with Fennel
Ashwagandha-Infused Mung Bean Congee with Fennel
Ashwagandha-Infused Mung Bean Congee with Fennel
Ashwagandha-Infused Mung Bean Porridge with Fennel
Ashwagandha-Infused Mung Bean Porridge with Fennel
Coconut Oil-Roasted Green Beans and Zucchini with Cumin-Coriander Tempering
Coconut Oil-Roasted Green Beans and Zucchini with Cumin-Coriander Tempering
Coconut-Ghee Rice with Zucchini and Soaked Almonds
Coconut-Ghee Rice with Zucchini and Soaked Almonds
Coriander-Fennel Mung Dal Soup with Ghee
Coriander-Fennel Mung Dal Soup with Ghee
Cumin-Spiced Green Beans and Zucchini with Sesame Oil
Cumin-Spiced Green Beans and Zucchini with Sesame Oil
Cumin-Turmeric Cooked Vegetable Khichdi
Cumin-Turmeric Cooked Vegetable Khichdi
Fennel-Coriander Mung Bean Kitchari
Fennel-Coriander Mung Bean Kitchari
Fennel-Coriander Mung Bean Kitchari with Ghee-Roasted Carrots
Fennel-Coriander Mung Bean Kitchari with Ghee-Roasted Carrots
Fennel-Coriander Mung Bean Kitchari with Ghee-Roasted Low-FODMAP Vegetables
Fennel-Coriander Mung Bean Kitchari with Ghee-Roasted Low-FODMAP Vegetables
Ghee-Cooked Oat Porridge with Soaked Almonds and Fennel
Ghee-Cooked Oat Porridge with Soaked Almonds and Fennel
Ghee-Infused Oat Porridge with Soaked Almonds and Fennel
Ghee-Infused Oat Porridge with Soaked Almonds and Fennel
Ghee-Roasted Carrots and Green Beans with Cumin-Coriander
Ghee-Roasted Carrots and Green Beans with Cumin-Coriander
Ghee-Roasted Carrots and Green Beans with Cumin-Ginger Tempering
Ghee-Roasted Carrots and Green Beans with Cumin-Ginger Tempering
Ghee-Roasted Cooked Vegetables with Cumin and Fennel Seeds
Ghee-Roasted Cooked Vegetables with Cumin and Fennel Seeds
Ghee-Roasted Green Beans and Zucchini with Turmeric and Cumin
Ghee-Roasted Green Beans and Zucchini with Turmeric and Cumin
Ghee-Roasted Low-FODMAP Vegetable Medley with Cumin-Coriander Tempering
Ghee-Roasted Low-FODMAP Vegetable Medley with Cumin-Coriander Tempering
Ghee-Soaked Oats with Cooked Carrots and Ginger
Ghee-Soaked Oats with Cooked Carrots and Ginger
Golden Turmeric-Ginger Mung Dal Soup with Fennel Finish
Golden Turmeric-Ginger Mung Dal Soup with Fennel Finish
Golden Turmeric-Ginger Vegetable Broth with Sesame Oil
Golden Turmeric-Ginger Vegetable Broth with Sesame Oil
Golden Turmeric-Ginger Vegetable Broth with Sesame Oil and Coriander
Golden Turmeric-Ginger Vegetable Broth with Sesame Oil and Coriander
Kitchari with Cooling Coriander and Fennel
Kitchari with Cooling Coriander and Fennel
Kitchari with Coriander and Fennel
Kitchari with Coriander and Fennel
Kitchari-Style Cooked Vegetables with Cumin-Ghee Tempering
Kitchari-Style Cooked Vegetables with Cumin-Ghee Tempering
Light Mung Dal Soup with Fennel and Cooling Spices
Light Mung Dal Soup with Fennel and Cooling Spices
Light Mung Dal Soup with Fennel and Coriander Finish
Light Mung Dal Soup with Fennel and Coriander Finish
Sesame Oil-Ginger Vegetable Medley with Fennel Digestion Tea
Sesame Oil-Ginger Vegetable Medley with Fennel Digestion Tea
Sesame Oil-Infused Carrot Soup with Turmeric and Ginger
Sesame Oil-Infused Carrot Soup with Turmeric and Ginger
Sesame Oil-Warmed Carrots with Walnut Paste and Fennel-Cumin Seasoning
Sesame Oil-Warmed Carrots with Walnut Paste and Fennel-Cumin Seasoning
Sesame Oil-Warmed Zucchini and Walnuts with Coriander Finishing
Sesame Oil-Warmed Zucchini and Walnuts with Coriander Finishing
Sesame-Ghee Roasted Green Beans and Zucchini with Cumin
Sesame-Ghee Roasted Green Beans and Zucchini with Cumin
Sesame-Walnut Cooked Green Beans with Ginger-Coriander Finish
Sesame-Walnut Cooked Green Beans with Ginger-Coriander Finish
Warm Ghee-Oat Porridge with Soaked Almonds and Fennel
Warm Ghee-Oat Porridge with Soaked Almonds and Fennel
Warm Ghee-Soaked Oats with Cooked Carrots and Ginger
Warm Ghee-Soaked Oats with Cooked Carrots and Ginger
Warm Mung Bean Soup with Coriander and Fennel Finish
Warm Mung Bean Soup with Coriander and Fennel Finish
Warm Oatmeal with Ghee, Dates, and Blueberries
Warm Oatmeal with Ghee, Dates, and Blueberries
Warming Ghee-Oat Porridge with Soaked Almonds and Fennel
Warming Ghee-Oat Porridge with Soaked Almonds and Fennel
Warming Ghee-Turmeric Carrot and Walnut Soup
Warming Ghee-Turmeric Carrot and Walnut Soup

Taste Guidance (Rasa)

The six tastes and their effect on Pitta

Favor

Sweet Bitter Astringent

Reduce

Sour Salty Pungent