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The tree has been a useful source for medicine for the Birhor community in Jharkhand.

Medicinal values for: eczema, bleeding gum and toothache and burns.

• Bark: A paste prepared from the bark (baklaʔ) is applied over the skin affected with eczema.
• A decoction of bark (baklaʔ) is used for gargling (gaɽgaɽao) to cure bleeding gums and toothache (ɖaʈa hasu).
• Leaf: Dried leaf powder (rohoɽ sakam lubuʔ) is sprinkled (ʧʰiʈkawaj-mi) over fresh wounds and cuts to stop bleeding.
• A paste prepared from leaves (sakam) is applied over wounds and injury caused due to contact with fire.