Ashtangasamgraha 7.28

7.28

Astringent, light, sharp, sour in vipāka, and producing a burning sensation. / Niṣpāva, however, is laxative, dry, astringent-sweet, and heavy. // And one whose blood flows excessively gives up life immediately. // With pippalī, it relieves hoarseness, cough, dyspnea, and fever. // A strong [enema] causes pain in the chest and head, and weakness of the thighs; / the enema there should be bilvādi or with fruits, śyāmā, and urine.