Traditional Knowledge
Useful plant parts :
Leaf, bark and seed
Uses in traditional medicine :
- Decoction of the bark is taken for diabetes
- Crushed leaves are applied on burns and boils on skin
- Seeds are purgative
Scientific Research
Chemical constituents:
Bioactivity :
Plant extract: antifeedant activity against larvae of Mexican bean beetle
Clinical:
Note :
Ripe fruits are edible
References : Jayasinghe, U. L. et al., (2003), Antifeedant activity of some Sri Lankan plants, Nat Prod Res, 17(1), 5-8.
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