For simultaneous reduction of aggravated ''kapha'' and increase of reduced ''pitta'', ''dravya'' having ''katu rasa'' (pungent taste) is used. If they are administered, beyond a desired effect then there will be increase in ''pitta'' and reduction of ''kapha'' from their normal level resulting again in imbalance. | For simultaneous reduction of aggravated ''kapha'' and increase of reduced ''pitta'', ''dravya'' having ''katu rasa'' (pungent taste) is used. If they are administered, beyond a desired effect then there will be increase in ''pitta'' and reduction of ''kapha'' from their normal level resulting again in imbalance. |