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Dosha Test

   Ayurveda, literally the "science of life," is the traditional mind-body medicine.                

   Please consider yourself in the first column, and then circle one or two descriptives. Total the number of marks under the doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha to see the numeric balance.  Through additions or withdrawals of herbs and supplements will bring the doshas more into balance, which is the essence of "The Circle of Life."                     


                                       VATA(lom)                           Pitta(di)                          KAPHA (salet)

Frame                                 Thin                               Moderate                               Large

Body Weight                      Light                                Medium                               Heavy

Skin                             Dry, rough, cool          Oily/combination, warm            Oily, cool

Hair                       Dry, dark                Oily, reddish, early gray           Oily, very dark, or very light

Teeth                   Receding gums           Soft gums, medium teeth            Strong teeth and gums

Eyes                      Small, dark            Sharp, green, gray, yellow          Large, blue, thick lashes

Appetite                      Variable, scanty                       Large                            Slow but steady

Thirst                               Variable                                Large                                   Scanty

Elimination                        Constipated                          Loose                              Thick, heavy

=Body Total===

Sleep                       Interrupted                    Little, but Sound                   Prolonged and sound

Ailments   Nerves, Respiratory, Arthritis   Hormones, infection, heat   Mucus, water, tissue

Speech                             Fast                            Sharp, to the point                        Slow

Food Cravings          Sweet, sour, salty     Sweet, bitter, astringent     Pungent, bitter, astringent

Physical Activity             Energetic                            Moderate                               Scanty

Financial Habits              Heedless                            Moderate                              Thrifty

Intellect                         Restless, active             Aggressive, intellectual         Calm, slow centered

Negative  Feelings       Fear, insecurity, worry        Irritable, jealous           Lethargic, attached

Faith                                  Changing                           Fanatical                             Steady

Memory                               Poor                                 Sharp                               Prolonged

Dreams                  Active, flying, jumping              Anger, violence              Water, romantic

=Citta Total===

=Overall Total===




Look for Ayurvedic links to help balance your Dosha!

http://mekongmedicinals.bigcartel.com
www.thai-herbs.com