Here is a short list of which prakruti is more prone for which disease.

Vata prakruti- (Vata Body Type)
Signs for these people-

1. Skin- rough, dry, black in color, have minimum skin complexion.
2. Hair- dry, curly.
3. Body structure- thin.

Diseases for this prakruti-
   1. constipation
   2. cracked lips
   3. Early breaking of hairs
   4. Joint pain
   5. Paralysis
   6. Migraine
   7. Decrease appetite

Pitta prakruti –(Pitta Body Type)
   Signs for these people-
   1. skin- hot in touch, with good complexion
   2. Hair- soft, long & thin. They drop easily.
   3. Body structure- strong & stout.

Diseases for this prakruti-
   1. burning urination
   2. acidity
   3. bleeding piles
   4. epitaxees
   5. ulcers
   6. fever

Kapha prakruti- (Kapha Body Type)
   Signs for these people-
   1. skin- soft, glowing, fair in color.
   2. Hair- silky, strong, thick.
   3. Body structure- fatty, obese.

Diseases for this prakruti-
   1. productive cough
   2. rhinitis
   3. obesity
   4. Diabetes
   5. skin disease
   6. asthma


The diseases above can actually be caused my other doshas as well, but mainly are found in these doshas.

Kapha, pitta and vata are called as tridoshas in Ayurveda. Doshas are every where in body. There is not a single place without dosha in a body. But there is dominance of particular dosha over a particular body area. Vata is dominant over parts below Umbilicus. Pitta is dominant over parts in between umbilicus & Heart. Kapha is dominant over parts above Heart.

Every one should know his own prakruti. Try to take your diet, exercise & many other things, according to your prakruti. This will help to keep you healthy & wealthy.