- It is used for improving sexual power and increasing sperm count, curing diseases related to the digestive system, balancing Kapha dosha (कफ दोष) in the body.
- It is said that no Kapha dosha remains after it is treated with this fruit. The red-orange part is collected and dried in sun.
- It is consumed after it is semi-dried. If consumed in a very large quantity, it is said to induce abortion. In moderation, it is however considered good for the female reproductive system.