The Kuria community uses it to treat ringworms, rashes, swellings, and itching. 

Among the Suba, it is crushed, mixed with water, and used to treat eye problems.
In the Turkana community, its seeds are burned and the smoke drives away mosquitoes.

The Digo uses the plant as a laxative in children. It is also mixed with coconut oil and used to treat measles and ringworms.