The old texts recommend it’s use with ghee in Vataja disorder, with sugar in Pittaja disorders, and with sugar in Kaphaja disorders. Its local action is that it is a pain killer and helps in skin disorders. Being a good Rasayan it acts on all seven dhatus and nourishes them well.
Gulvel is Deepan and Pachan. It liquifies Kapha and Pitta and reduces acidity of stomach. It binds stool. It is useful in Trishna, Vomitting, loss of appetite, colitic disorders, jaundice, acidity, gastroenteritis diarrhoea, dysentery, amoebiasis and worm infestation.
Regular intake of Gulvel helps in jaundice and liver dis¬eases. Gulvel helps in smooth flow of Pitta or secretions. It also reduces inflammation of liver. It purifies contaminated Pitta (which causes ob¬struction in the circulatory system).
Gulvel increases appetite; helps in digestion, improves colour of the blood, and gives strength. The bitter taste and nutritious value of Gulvel is very useful in regaining strength and resistance power after any disease or weakness due to any other reason.
