It also treats cases of Raktapitta1 (flowing of blood out of the body from the openings because of excess Pitta).
References:
Raghunathasuri-Viracitam Bhojanakutuhalam - An informative Ayurvedic treatise compiled in the 17th century on various aspects of food - First edition - Acharya Balakrishnan - Pg 231
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