Range. Widespread from tropical and subtropical Asia to Australia. Widely dis­tributed in Myanmar.

Uses
Bark: An astringent.

Seed: Oil a hair growth promoter.

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Origin

The sub-Himalayan tract from Kashmir to West Bengal; Bihar, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, southwards to Peninsular India.

Action:

Bark—astringent; mixed with oil, applied externally in skin eruptions.

Seed oil—used for massage in rheumatism and applied in alopecia, itch and acne; stimulates hair growth.

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

2) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 590.