Prakriti Quiz
Kapha- dominant
Earth/water energy, stability, sweetness
Characteristics:
- Heavy, stable, slow, and moist.
- You may have a sturdy frame, smooth
skin, slower digestion, and a calm
demeanor. - Prone to weight gain or congestion.
Herbal Recommendations
- Trikatu (black pepper, long pepper, ginger) –
ignites agni and clears ama. - Tulsi (Holy Basil) – clears lungs, uplifts the
mood. - Punarnava – supports urinary system, water
balance, and weight. - Guggulu – detoxifying and supports healthy
fat metabolism. - Musta (Cyperus rotundus) – enhances
digestion and reduces bloating. - Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica) – boosts
metabolism and clears stagnation.
Herbal
Pitta- dominant.
Fire/Water energy, focus, transformation
Characteristics:
- Hot, sharp, oily, and intense
- Medium build, strong digestion, sharp intellect
- May experience inflammation, anger or skin sensitivity when imbalanced
Herbal Recommendations
- Brahmi (Gotu Kola or Bacopa) – calms the mind and nervous system
- Amalaki (Amla) – cooling antioxidant for digestion and skin
- Guduchi (Giloy) – immune support and liver detoxifier
- Shatavari – balances heat in the reproductive system
- Neem – purifies blood, helps skin clarity
- Coral calcium (Praval Pishti) – cooling and a pitta-pacifying mineral
Vata- dominant.
Air/Ether energy, movement, creativity
Characteristics:
- Light, airy, cold, and dry
- May have a lean build, dry skin, variable appetite
- Quick thinking but tendency to worry or fatigue easily
Herbal Recommendations
- Ashwagandha – grounding, supports stress and sleep
- Licorice root (Yashtimadhu) – moistens and nourishes the system
- Shatavari – balances hormones and deeply nourishes tissues
- Vidari Kanda – rejuvenative and strengthens the nervous system
- Bala (Sida cordifolia) – supports strength, immunity, and vitality
- Ginger (in small amounts) – stimulates digestion gently without overheating
