In
ayurveda, Maaneebhadram is a curative for kushtam (leprosy), switram, kaasam (cough), swaasam (respiratory diseases), mahodaram, arsas (piles) and prameham (diabetes). Pleeha rogam or spleen disorders, grandhi (cyst), krumi (worms) and gulmam (bloating) are also by it. It acts as a moderate laxative.