Vatsaka destroys raktapitta and kapha, is free from harmful effects and as such useful for the delicate persons. It is indicated in cardiac disorders, fever, vatarakta, erysipelas etc.
They should be crushed in quantity as borne in closed fist (40 gm) and impregnated with the decoction of madhuka and kovidaradi drugs and kept there in for the whole night. In the next morning it should be pressed and added with salt and honey.
This excellent emetic should be taken to eliminate pitta and kapha. The powder of these seeds should be impregnated with latex of arka for eight days and then should be taken in quantity of 10 mg with decoction of jivaka.