Local Practice:

The fruits of shunjoor, locally called kitimi, are collected, cleaned and boiled in water for one hour. Once drained, their juice is extracted by crushing the kitimi through a muslin cloth. The juice is then stored in bottles for use against coughs, Zehch (dyspepsia), Qabzi (constipation) and as a blood purifier.

From the stem and branches of the plant, a gum is collected, called locally luchak. Luchak is ground to a powder which is used as a shampoo and hair tonic. For women, this is considered very effective for long, healthy and shiny hair.