Almost every part of the tree is bitter and finds medicinal use, so much so that the bitterness of the tree is proverbial and it is believed that the more bitter, the better. The tree and root barks and young fruit possess astringent, tonic and antiperiodic properties. The bark is beneficial in malaria and cutaneous diseases. Leaves are said to be discutient and their juice to be antithelmintic. Oil from nuts and leaves is a local stimulant, insecticide and antiseptic.
Flowers are stimulant, tonic and stomachic.
The gum is a stimulant, demulcent and tonic and is useful in catarrhal and other infections. Powdered bark or its fluid extract or decoction has been successfully tried in the past by numerous European and Indian doctors in cases of intermittent and other paroxysmal fevers. The above, with the addition of Coriander and and Ginger powder or bruised Cloves or Cinnamon powder is said to be superior to Quinine. Magosa Oil can be used as a dressing for foul ulcers, as a liniment to rheumatic affections and in headaches. It cures dental and gum troubles.