Puffed Rice Flour (Laja-Saktu)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
To alleviate vomiting.
Modern description
A flour made from puffed rice, used in various preparations to alleviate vomiting and provide nourishment, with several variations in ingredients and vehicles.
Purpose
To alleviate vomiting.
Indications
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Excessive thirst
- Fever
- Weakness
- Emaciation
- Post-illness recovery
- Vomiting
- Amlapitta
Classical indications
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Thirst
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Tridoshahar (balances all three doshas, but especially Pitta and Kapha)
Key ingredients
- Laja
- Saktu
Adult dose
2-4 tablespoons (approximately 15-30 grams)
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Obtain high-quality rice.
- Puff the rice using traditional methods (roasting or frying).
- Grind the puffed rice into a fine flour.
Safety contraindications
- None known when taken in recommended doses.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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