- The plant is found suitable for the reclamation of alkaline soils.
- Dried and powdered plants are recommended as green manure as it contains sufficient amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium.
- Oilcake is used as manure.
- Seed oil, popularly known as Satyanashi oil is used as an illuminant, lubricant, in soap making, and for protection from termites.
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