Leaves of P. amaryllifolius are used as perfume (Nguyen 2006). Traditionally, leaves are used as
medicinal bath for women after childbirth in Malaysia and also for hair wash. It is also used for preparing lotion along with ash and vinegar to treat measles, as purgative, in the treatment of leprosy, sore throat and as diuretic in Philippines (Samy et al. 2005). Traditionally a mixture of Henna (Lawsonia inermis L.), Limau purut (Citrus hystrix DC.), coconut milk, milk and P. amaryllifolius leaf is used to clean hair and to provide fragrance (Turner 2007).