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• The hard seed coat needs mechanical scarification or cracking before sowing.
• Soak scarified seed in water for 24-48 hours, then sow in a sandy, well-draining medium; germination follows in 2-4 weeks under warm conditions (20-25°C).
• Fresh seed germinates best.
• Direct sowing in the field during monsoon is a common approach, and root suckers that develop naturally can also be transplanted.
• Planting: set bare-root trees out in late autumn to early spring during dormancy; container-grown trees can go in year-round but establish best in autumn.
• Give the mature canopy enough room, crowding leads to poor form and disease.
• Plant at the same depth as the nursery container, don't bury the root flare, and stake only on exposed, windy sites, removing the stake after 1-2 years so the trunk strengthens naturally.

• Seeds yield a substantial 36-43% oil with antibacterial and antifungal properties, used for skin diseases, burns, and lamps and soap-making.
• The oil-free seed kernel is protein-rich (54.6%) and, notably, a good source of diosgenin, the plant compound historically important as a starting material for producing oral contraceptives.
• Fruit treats liver and spleen disease; roots ease abdominal pain and work as a purgative; and the fruit kernel doubles as a mild laxative, an antidote to arrow poison, and a dewormer.

These uses are documented for information only and are not medical advice. Always verify the species and the plant part before use.

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