• The seeds of this species and S. macropodum are used in traditional Indian medicine Ayurveda as well as traditional Chinese medicine as a coolant, for gastrointestinal disorders, and for soothing the throat.
• According to Chinese medicine, the use of Malva Nut Tree can remove heat from the lung, cure sore throats, counteract toxicity, and moisten the bowels.
• Seed produces copious mucilage which is used as medicines to treat complaints such as diarrhea, dysentery and asthma.
• It has culinary and traditional medicinal uses: in Malaysia for treating fevers, phlegm, coughs and sore throats, respiratory conditions, and to improve general health.