Pitta

Pitta is the doṣa of transformation, governing in Āyurvedic theory digestion, metabolism, body heat, vision and understanding. Its qualities are given as slightly oily, sharp, hot, light, fleshy-smelling, flowing and liquid, and it is composed of agni (fire) with some jala (water). Its five subtypes are pācaka, rañjaka, sādhaka, ālocaka and bhrājaka.