Its ethnomedicinal uses include its use for treatment of jaundice, diabetes, eye infections, fractured bones, internal wounds, diarrhea, rheumatism, stomachache, and its use as a general body tonic. Although its every part has some medicinal properties, the most commonly used parts are roots and stem-bark.

Semi-structured and systematic interviews can give us good ideas of the ways people describe their lives and their natural surroundings, while participant observation allows us to see how people put their knowledge into practice.

Ethnobotany helps us understand the significance of plants in various cultures and their role in sustaining communities. It contributes to biodiversity conservation by promoting sustainable practices that protect both cultural heritage and the environment. It act as a bridge between botany, anthropology, and ecology.