The Compendium of Caraka 1.27.70

1.27.70

sannipātapraśamanāḥ kaṭukāśca vipākataḥ/
godhā vipāke madhurā kaṣāyakaṭukā rase//

They soothe toxic states and are pungent in post-digestive effect. / Monitor lizard is sweet in post-digestive effect, and astringent and pungent in taste;