According to the Unani system of medicine, Both the flower and the oil have been used in traditional medicine as a cure for a myriad of ills

The oil is taken as a laxative and can cure piles, while the flowers in various forms can be used for heart, bronchial, and eye problems, to treat TB, asthma, blood diseases, tonsillitis and to get rid of parasitical internal worms

The bark of Mahua Flower is used to relieve itching, to heal wounds, fractures

Its powdered form can be applied to treat scabies

Its decoction can be effective in smooth bowel movement

It can be added to milk and can facilitate the neuromuscular system