Folkloric

- In the Philippines, decoction from crushed seeds used as emetic and for dysentery.

- In India, roots employed as diuretic and used for cases with stone or gravel in the bladder.

- Root juice used orally and externally as application for ophthalmia.

- Externally and internally the juice of the stem used for eye diseases. Roasted fruit also used for the same purpose.

- Finely powdered leaves used as uterine tonic for women immediately after delivery.

- In Ayurveda used for gynecologic diseases, piles, ulcers, worms and deranged kapha. Balances all the tridoshas: vata, pitta and kapha doshas. 

- In India, oil from the seed used to soften the skin and remove pimples. Bark used for toothaches. Used for colic, convulsions, malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy and palsy. Also used as uterine stimulant and for cleansing the uterus.

Ritual / Decorative: In India, seeds used as jewelry, prayer beads, good luck charms and worry stones.