The Compendium of Caraka 3.3.40_2

3.3.40_2

For it normalizes the downward movement of vāta in them, kindles the abdominal fire, undergoes rapid digestion, dries up kapha, and even drunk in small amount it serves to alleviate thirst. Even when properly suited, however, it should not be given in a fever with extremely aggravated pitta, or accompanied by burning heat, dizziness, delirium, and diarrhea; for through heat, burning heat, dizziness, delirium, and diarrhea increase further, while through cold they subside."