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Managing Kapha, Vata, and Pitta Imbalances in Winter - #50735
Hi, if you are mostly kapha, but have dryness around the mouth and legs in winter (vata imbalance), and eczema in winter on hands (pitta imbalance), and can’t get up in the mornings at all, despite going to bed early (to help liver function properly), and irregular digestion, burping, lots of air, what oils do I use for dryness, but not overdo it for kapha stickiness, as I have a lot of clear phlegm in the damp northeast (this doesn’t happen when I’m in drier climates). And I’m looking for digestive teas to help with the imbalances, fennel might be a great aid. Tongue Alma is whitish, with a tinge of yellow and grey at times. Thank you in advance.
How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?:
- More than 6 monthsHow would you describe the severity of your dryness and eczema?:
- Moderate, bothersome but manageableWhat is your current diet like?:
- Mostly warm and cooked foods

Doctors' responses
----You have a mainly Kapha constitution, with some Vata dryness and mild Pitta irritation showing up in winter. The white-yellow tongue and gas suggest sluggish digestion and some ama, which is likely contributing to the skin and mucus. –For oils, use light shatdhaut ghrit 2–3 times per week, not daily. Apply a thin layer, leave 15–20 minutes, then shower warm. If eczema is inflamed, use a small amount of coconut oil or ghee just on the irritated area. Avoid heavy oiling when congested. —For digestion, a daily tea of fennel, cumin, and coriander simmered together will help reduce gas, clear ama, and support balanced digestion without increasing heat or mucus. If very gassy, add a little fresh ginger. ----To reduce morning heaviness and mucus, wake before 6:30am, avoid late dinners, reduce dairy, and favor light, warm, cooked meals. —The main focus is improving digestion — once agni strengthens, the skin and mucus should improve naturally. -------------Rx 1)Avipattikar churna – 1/2 tsf at bedtime with Luke warm water 2) gandhak rasyan 2 tab twice daily after meal 3) Manjishthadi kwath 15 ml+ 15 ml water twice daily after meal OR 4)Fennel + Cumin + Coriander tea – ½ tsp each, simmer 10 min, sip warm through day — External shatdhaut ghrit, 2–3x/week, thin layer, warm bath after Inflamed eczema: apply small amount coconut oil or ghee locally Avoid oiling during heavy congestion —Pathya (Diet & Lifestyle) Warm, light, cooked meals Reduce dairy, avoid late dinner No cold foods, banana, yogurt at night Wake before 6:30 am Dry brushing + mild morning exercise —Treatment Goal Deepana–Pachana (improve agni) Kapha shaman Vata anulomana Rakta–Pitta pacification (skin) — follow up after 15 days

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