Nine Fists (Navamushti)
Broth made from grains.
Modern description
A nutritious broth made from a variety of grains, promoting strength and digestion.
Purpose
Broth made from grains.
Indications
- Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, constipation, hyperacidity, sluggish metabolism, Ama accumulation, initial stages of fever
Classical indications
- Mandagni (sluggish digestion)
- Aruchi (loss of appetite)
- Adhmana (abdominal distension)
- Malabaddhata (constipation)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
- Kaphahara (pacifies Kapha)
- Amahara (removes Ama toxins)
- Anulomana (mild laxative)
Key ingredients
- Vidanga
- often measured as a 'mushti' each
- hence the name.
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Haritaki
- Amalaki
- Chavya
- Chitrak
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 cup
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients in the prescribed quantity.
- Wash and clean the grains thoroughly.
- Boil the grains in water to make a broth.
- Strain the broth to remove the solids.
- Add spices and herbs as per the recipe.
- Simmer for a short time to infuse the flavors.
- Serve warm.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in severe dehydration, diarrhea, and acute inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract.