Root: Bark is drastic, often used for the same diseases as root-bark of Plumeria alba.

Stem: Latex for toothache pain. Bark used for cuts and abscesses on the sole of the foot.

Flower: Ingredient in a complex pectoral syrup used in French Guiana to treat grippe; bechic, aromatic.

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Range. Mexico, Central America, South Asia. Found growing naturally all ver Myanmar except in very cool mountainous areas; also cultivated.

Uses.
Known to promote digestive, excretory, respiratory, and immune function­ing, with activity against leprosy, infections, and stomach ailments.

Sap: The milky sap from the branches and bark is used as a laxative; also in emedies for stomachache and bloating.

Bark and Leaf: Used as laxative and for gonorrhea and venereal sores.

Leaf and Flower: The leaves can be eaten, the flowers can either be boiled in water and eaten or boiled in tamarind (Tamarindus indica) juice and made into a salad to promote regular bowel movements and urine flow, as well as to control gas and phlegm.

Flower: Used for treatment of asthma.
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Origin

Native to Mexico; grown throughout India.

Action:

Root bark—used in blennorrhagia.

Flower—bechic (used in pectoral syrups).

Bark— a decoction is used in venereal diseases and leprosy.

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Origin:
Mexico
Medicinal  properties:
External application:
- Gonorrhea
- Warts
- Wounds (minor)
Avoid internally
Drastic purgative

1) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017

2) DeFilipps, Robert A.; Krupnick, Gary A. / PhytoKeys, v. 102. - - p. 1 - 314,  2018.

3) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 504.

4) Armando González Stuart/ Plants Used in Mexican Plants Used in Mexican Traditional Medicine Traditional Medicine: Their Application and Effects In Traditional Healing Practices. - p. 39.