Poochu (Liquid application)

Superficial application of herbal juices or Medicated oil on the affected areas is called as Poochu. Applying diluted sandal paste on the body and particularly after tonsuring of head is a classical example of Poochu to reduce pitham. A poultice is made with the root of Acalypha indica, Amaranthus spinosus and Acorus calamus, added to sesame oil and boiled to prepare oil for the topical application of carbuncle13. Myristica fragrans is charred and the carbon is mixed with the sesame oil and applied in
neogrowths.

Glycirrhiza glabra is triturated with honey for tumours24. The Coconut milk extracted from one half of the coconut kernel is mixed with slaked lime and applied for scabies. After application the patient is advised to take bath only
in the evening. This process is repeated for two more days followed by the application of coconut milk alone to heal the wounds.