In vata-conditions, symptoms are associated with a dry throat and mouth, blurred vision, tinnitus, cardiac pain, excessive hunger, and an abnormal taste in the mouth. A pitta-type will have stools that are more liquid and yellow and will probably complain of a chronic burning in the cardiac region and throat. The pulse will reveal excessive pitta along with a deep causative vata aggravation if vata is involved. This indicates an imbalance in the Annavaha srota. The annavaha srota regulates digestion and is responsible for gastritis, heartburn, and peptic ulcer when out of balance.
Nails are usually thin, soft, and bending.
Avoid onions, garlic and pungent, salt, and sour foods. Herbs Mostly bitter herbs are good. Take one teaspoon before meals 3 times a day with lemon juice. Boil to 1 cup. Boil to 1 cup.