The "applications : very effective in invisible injuries and fractured bones diabetes and infection in intestine. If taken with amla juice it can cure gnorrhoea (Prameh rog). Mixed with unrefined (Khand) sugar it is extremely beneficial in psoriasis all kinds of itching & skin allergy. If used as an ointment mixed in milk application on skin makes the skin look fair if used with ghee and honey it helps cure cough. In excessive cold its steam is extremely beneficial. It can be used instead of common turmeric powder ".