The fragrant flowers are edible and are largely used in the preparation of distilled liquors and vinegar. Flowers are regarded as cooling, tonic and demulcent. They are used for coughs, colds and bronchitis. The honey from flowers is edible and used in eye diseases. A low quality of oil is extracted form the seeds which is eaten and used in soap making. The wood is very hard and is used for furniture. The bark is used medicinally in leprosy.
