Other Uses
The bark contains tannins[46
, 146
, 317
]. It is used for the impregnation of fishnets[317
].
A soluble resin, called 'Jingan gum' is obtained from the stems. It is used for calico printing; as a size for paper; for mixing with lime when whitewashing; protecting nets etc. It is obtained by making shallow, short cuts all over the bark. Especially after injuries of the bark and trimmings, masses of glassy-white exudate of hardening gum appear - which may give leafless trees an eerie appearance. A good quality gum[146
. The gum is of inferior quality.
The bark yields a coarse cordage fibre.
The heartwood is light red when freshly cut, turning reddish-brown on exposure. The wood is moderately hard, close-grained. It is used for spear shafts, scabbards, wheel-spokes, oil presses, grain pounders etc.