In
ayurveda, Dhanwantharam Chelipaakam is effective for all types of
vata diseases, soothika (post natal disorders), baala (children), injuries in marma (vital parts), asti bhanga (fracture) and abhighaataja rogas (diseases due to external injuries). It is also prescribed for ksheena (weakness), jwara (fever), gulmam (bloating), graham (planet), unmaada (psychic disorders), mutraaghaatam , antravrudhi (tumour) and yoni rogams (vaginal diseases). It is used only for
nasyam.