Dodonaea viscosa is used in Ayurveda and Siddha medicines.

The leaves are astringent, insecticidal, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and hypotensive.
The leaf decoction is used for killing intestinal worms.

The leaves and twigs decoction is used for colds, asthma, influenza, fevers, stomach troubles, swellings, burns, wounds and arthritis.
The dried and burned leaves are taken in throat irritation.

The bark is astringent and used in dysentery.

The roots decoction is taken by women to stimulate milk production after childbirth. It is also used to treat cuts and open wounds.

The seeds are analgesic, antiviral, spasmolytic, insecticidal and molluscicidal.

Sources :
- Chopra, 1956, Glossary of Indian medicinal plants
- Khare, 2007, Indian Medicinal Plants, An Illustrated Dictionary
- Quattrocchi, 2012, CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants