Alcoholic extract of the leaves showed mild anti- bacterial activity against Staph aureus and E. coli'. Antibacterial and antifungal activities have been confirmed .The antihaemorrhagic properties are attributed to lawsone. It is used for jaundice. As a cooling agent it is used for burning of skin. The local use on palms and soles is widespread in India.
Allergic reaction is rare.
Pharmacognosy of leaf drugs. Mittra, R. and L. D. Kapoor. Antra, M. B. and R. Kaushal. Rarayawa, M. 5. Ind. J. Physiol.