Vikriti / Imbalance
Characteristics of Imbalance of Doshas
When Vata gets out of balance:
Physical reflection of Vata imbalance:
- Constipation
- Stiffness
- Hoarseness
- Cracked, dry , rough skin
- Lack of energy
- High blood pressure (Hypertension)
- Lower back pain (Lumbago)
- Menstrual cramps
- Muscle spasms
- Dry, chapped lips
- Intestinal gas (Flatus)
- Cannot endure cold
- Pain
- Arthritis (Painful swelled joints)
- Muscle wasting
- Loss of weight
Mental reflection of Vata imbalance:
- Hyperactive mind
- Loss of concentration
- Excessive and irrational Worries (Anxiety)
- Psychosis
- Cannot work attentively for long
- Restlessly eager (Impatience)
- Decreased need for sleep (Insomnia)
- Tiredness
- restlessness
- Decreased appetite
- Impetuous (Does things or act rashly)
When Pitta gets out of balance:
Physical reflection of Pitta imbalance:
- Acne
- Rashes
- Blisters
- Inflammatory diseases
- Acidity, heart burn
- Cannot endure heat
- Piles
- Red congested eyes
- Heat stroke
- Excessive yellow discoloration of feces and urine
- Increased appetite
- Increased thirst
- Fever
Mental reflection of Pitta imbalance:
- Self condemnation
- Impetuousness
- Irritability
- Short temperedness
- Aggression
- Confrontational
When Kapha gets out of balance:
Physical reflection of Kapha imbalance:
- Cold, Cough and other respiratory tract disorders
- Obesity
- Itching
- Formation of phlegm
- Poor digestion
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Heaviness in body
- Cannot endure cold and moisture laden weather
- Oedema
- Asthma
- Hypersensitivity
- Swelled joints
- Cysts
- Tumors
- Hyperlipidaemia (High Triglycerides / cholesterol)
- Pale complexion
Mental reflection of Kapha imbalance:
- Dull mind
- Depression
- Possessiveness
- Obsession
- Tendency to postpone
- Inadaptability to change
- Excessive sleep
- Sluggish activity
Any Dosha can cause any symptom. These are the specific cardinal signs and symptoms of each Dosha imbalance.