Dosha Theory

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The Dosha Theory
	Seat of the Doshas
	Taste and the Five Elements
	Six Tastes and their Effect on the Doshas
	Prana, Ojas, Tejas (The Three Vital Essences)
	Agni & Ama

SIX TASTES AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE DOSHAS

The following chart illustrates how the different tastes affect the doshas. 

TASTE	EFFECT
Sweet	V ↓	P ↓	K ↑
Sour	V ↓	P ↑	K ↑
Salty	V ↓	P ↑	K ↑
Pungent	V ↑	P ↑	K ↓
Bitter	V ↑	P ↓	K ↓
Astringent	V ↑	P ↓	K ↓

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