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Elements: Fire + Water
Gunas: hot, sharp, light, liquid, mobile, oily
Functions: bodily metabolism, digestion, absorption, appetite, body temperature, thirst, taste, color, luster of eyes/skin/hair/body, intelligence, understanding, comprehension, knowledge, courage, ambition, transformation, visual perception, complexion, happiness
Body Locations: sweat, lymph, blood, small intestine, stomach, eyes, liver, spleen, pancreas

Pitta type people display the qualities of fire (tejas) and water (jala). They are usually of medium build and have a muscular tone. They have a tendency to be warm/sweat, and thus have an additional “fleshy-smelling” quality. They have sensitive skin, prone to irritation and with a rosy complexion. When it comes to their habits/patterns/desires, they are usually quite strong. They have a fast metabolism and a big appetite. They are passionate and direct to the point. The more goals they achieve, the more they create. They tend to be extroverted and love attention, and also have a tendency to become impatient and irritated.