 While the oil and residue of the plant are toxic and will induce nausea and vomiting if ingested, the fruits and sprouts, along with the seeds, are used in many traditional remedies.Juices from the plant, as well as the oil, are antiseptic and resistant to pests.In addition "M. pinnata" has the rare property of producing seeds of 25–40% lipid content of which nearly half is oleic acid.