Origin

Western parts of the Peninsula, from Konkan southward and in West Bengal and Assam.

Action:

Roots and twigs—bitter tonic; prescribed in rheumatism, pulmonary complaints, scurvy, diabetes; externally for ulcers and skin diseases.

Wood—a decoction is administered after parturition and as a febrifuge.

Wood, roots and fruits—poisonous.

Toxicity:

Wood, roots and fruits—poisonous.

Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 559.