It can mean spanking, what fits in one hand. Poultices or cataplasms is a lump or ball of more or less half a centimeter in diameter that is crushed to apply. It is also the amount used of the Chimú or tobacco among the llaneros jelly.
Also called peya to ration of chimo, here in the State of trujillo. It is very normal to hear that Word.
Peya: Maximum amount of mass or mud which can take a hand.