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Although the fruit is edible it is rarely eaten. It is likely to
contain saponins which are toxic at high levels, but can be removed by
cooking. A decoction of the inner bark or leaves has been used as a wash
in the treatment of inflamed or sore eyes. A cold decoction of the
root bark has also been used as an eye wash to treat sore eyes.
Plants can be grown as a hedge and they are very tolerant of
trimming. They have an extensive root system and also spread through
suckering. They can be used for soil stabilization.