symptoms of excess pitta
Rosaceaâs imbalance. Rosacea is predominantly a symptom of excess pitta (fire and water) dosha, and a sign of excess toxins in the body. Pitta is provoked by heating foods: pungent taste, spices, alcohol, stimulants and meat. It is also driven to excess by heating lifestyle activities: excessive work, competition and chronic stress. Sun, steam, sauna and other heat sources are provoking to pitta. Symptoms of excess pitta include skin inflammation, tendonitis, acne, blood shot eyes, anger, criticism and loose bowel movements. Ayurvedic assessment of rosacea begins with determining the digestive tendency of the individual.