[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877) › c5.s29.t2.14 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s29.t2.14 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s29.t2.14 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s29.t2.14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s29.t2.14) पृथुका, Prithuká, (Vern. Churá). To prepare this, paddy is moistened and lightly fried. It is then flattened and husked. This preparation of rice is given with curdled milk (dadhi) in dysentry. It is well washed and softened in water or boiled before use. - [Previous: c5.s29.t2.13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s29.t2.13) - [Next: c5.s29.t2.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s29.t2.15) - [Up: c5.s29.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s29.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s29.t2.14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s29.t2.14) · Pramāṇa