Puffed Rice Flour (Laja-Saktu)

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.