♦ It is Pittashamak and Kaphadoshnashak (calms vitiated Pitta and Kapha Dosha). Liquefies and expectorates mucous, thereby reducing coughing reflex.
♦ Useful in Vaman (emesis), Murchha (syncope), Mada (intoxication) and Bhrama (vertigo). Though being a very simple medicine, it can cure many severe diseases.