The powdered fruit and leaves are used to enhance flavour in curries, especially meat, fish and biryani. The dried leaves can be ground and stored for using later. It can neutralize small poisonous content in food to some extent. Also used for indigestion (dyspepsia), intestinal gas, abdominal pain, heavy menstrual periods, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, colds, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. It is also used for emptying the bowels.