Puffed Rice

Laja (puffed/parched rice) is light, dry, sweet, cold in potency and absorbent. It relieves thirst, stops vomiting, and has a cooling effect. It is beneficial in conditions of burning sensation, excessive thirst, and nausea. Laja Manda (puffed rice water) is particularly recommended during fever and digestive disorders. It is easy to digest and helps in controlling diarrhea.

• Grahi (absorbent)
• Trishna-shamana (thirst-relieving)
• Chardi-nigrahana (anti-emetic)
• Dahaprashamana (cooling)

Amalaki Gutika [for Trishna/thirst]: Amala (Emblica officinalis), Kamala (lotus — Nelumbo nucifera), Kushtha (Saussurea costus), Laja (puffed rice), and Vataroha (aerial root of banyan) — a pill made from the powder of these with honey should be held in the mouth.

— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 4: Gutikakalpana (Tablet/Pill Preparations)

For Pitta-type abscess: apply with ghee (Sarpis), Laja (puffed rice), Madhuka (licorice), and sugar (Sharkara);

— Sharangadhara Samhita, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 11: Lepa Vidhi (Topical Paste Application)

Puffed rice absorbs exudate, ghee and licorice are anti-inflammatory, and the sandalwood-vetiver-milk combination provides intense cooling.

— Sharangadhara Samhita, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 11: Lepa Vidhi (Topical Paste Application)

Shali rice, Shashtika rice, green gram, wheat, Laja (puffed rice), Shaktu (roasted grain flour), fresh butter, ghee, Chira (flattened rice), Rasala (seasoned curd), honey, and sugar are wholesome.

— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 84: Diet for Pregnant Women (Garbhini Pathyapathyam)

Shali rice, Shashtika rice, green gram, wheat, Laja (puffed rice), Shaktu (roasted grain flour), fresh butter, ghee, Chira (flattened rice), Rasala (seasoned curd), honey, and sugar are wholesome.

— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 73: Diet for Pregnant Women (Garbhini Pathyapathyam)