This herb has been known to be used in uterine and uterine related indications. Helpful in managing conditions involving menhorragia (fibroids), bleeding hemorrhoids, hemorrhage, dysentry.The bark has a stimulating effect on the endometrium and ovarian tissues and is largely useful in menorrhagia due to uterine fibroids, in leucorrhoea and in internal bleeding, where ergot is indicated. It is well established for its effectiveness in dysmenorrhoea.Produces an oestrogen-like effect that enhanses the repair of the endometrium and stops bleeding. It is also useful in internal bleeding, haemorrhoids and also haemorrhagic dysentery.Oxytocie activity of the plant was seen in rat and human isolated uterine preparations. Estrogen-primed or gravid uterus was more sensitive to the action of the alcoholic extract. Pentolinium bitartrate completely blocked the oxytocic action. Seed extract is found effective against dermatophytic fungi. Its use in treatment of excessive uterine bleeding is extensive in India. The plant is used also in dysmenorrhoea and for depression in women. Bleeding from piles is reduced with the plant. In the commonly used doses side effects are rare. Larger doses may cause constipation.