Medicinal uses (traditional/folkloric): the whole plant is used as a diuretic and astringent and is useful in tumors, neuralgia, splenopathy and in the treatment of leukorrhea. Leaves, roots and seeds are used as a poultice against ulcers and boils. Fomentation of hot decoction of leaves and root is used as a diaphoretic and recommended in high fever. The sap of the stems and the juice of the leaves are used as aphrodisiacs. The root is used to reduce anemic states, stomach diseases, as an astringent and as a paste as an antidote against snake bites, also in caruncle disorders. The root bark is used for muscle pain and as an antidote against snake bite; The stem is said to have aphrodisiac properties. The root, ground with black pepper, is applied to the pimples. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get Original Essay Tuber extract along with Cayratia trifolia seed infusion is administered orally to diabetic patients to control blood sugar level while tuberous root powder is taken orally with milk for recovery early fractured bone. The leaves are rubifacient, used to stop bleeding from wounds. Leaf decoction or juice of fresh leaves is used to cure scurvy in the Philippines, to prevent itchy head and dandruff in Java, to relieve inflammation and high fever in Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia while young leaves they are eaten as vegetables in the Moluccas. The seed infusion together with the tuber extract is traditionally administered orally to diabetic patients to control blood sugar level. The tuber paste is applied on the affected part in the treatment of snake bite. Cayratia trifolia paste is applied topically by tribals for early treatment of wounds and edema. The roots are ground with black pepper and applied as a poultice on the boils; the root paste is mixed with coconut oil and applied as a decoction for three days. Gymnema sylvestris and Cayratia trifolia leaf paste is applied topically to treat eczema. The aqueous extract of C. trifolia leaves is believed to be a convenient mosquito repellent and a potent larvicidal agent against Culex quinquefasciatus. As a veterinary medicine, a poultice of the leaves is used for ox yoke sores and also to treat swellings, lesions and other infections. Climbers are wrapped around the neck of the frenzied ox and a leaf poultice used to cure the ox's yoke sores.