| Keyword | Pichu |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | पिचु: स्थूलकर्पटिका । च. चि. १९/४६ चक्रपाणि पिचुनेति तूलकपिण्डिकया । च. सू. ५/७० चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Chi.19/46 Chakrapaan`i, C.Su.5/70 Chakrapaan`i |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – Cotton swab, Vangueria Spinosa |
| Implied Meaning | It is a cotton swab used for local application or for keeping a pack. |
| Elaboration | Pichu is mainly used in treatment of anal and vaginal diseases ( e. g. rectal prolapse Guda Bhrams`ha prolapsed uterus Yoni Sramsa ). It is also used as a pack to arrest bleeding from nose. It is useful to absorb the secretions from wounds, to support the prolapsing organs or to retain the medication at the site for a longer period of time. |
| Synonyms | Plota |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Pack |
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