The bark is used to treat diarrhea.

The leaves are believed to have purgative properties and used to induce abortion and for fever. Flowers and leaves into a decoction to treat fever. The decoction of the roots is given for cholera.

Flowers The infusion of the flowers is used to relieve chest pain, reduce or eliminate fever, cure bronchitis, asthma and malarial fevers, jaundice, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Flowers Gargling with the tea is also said to treat sores in the mouth or throat. A liquid extracted from the flowers of the plant is often used topically as an eye wash. The flowers are claimed to be effective against intestinal worms and cure sores.

Fruit used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, including dysentery or severe diarrhea, may also be given the fruit of the plant, which is said to have astringent properties, to eat.

Seeds Disorders of the respiratory system can be treated by giving the patient the seeds of the plant to chew.