Characteristics and Functions of Vata, Pitta, Kapha; Five Subtypes; Signs of Increase (Vridhi) and Decrease (Kshaya) Introduction to Doshas in Ayurveda In Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, the concept of Doshas forms the foundational framework for understanding human physiology, psychology, and pathology. The three primary Doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—are bio-energies derived from the…