Srilankan name; Mayila

Bauhinia racemosa are sweetish and acrid,refrigerant,
astringent and is used in the treatment of headache,cough,
fever,skin diseases,blood diseases,dysentery and diarrhea.
a decoction of the bark is recommended as a useful wash for ulcers.
decoction of the leaves is taken for headache occur of fever 
caused by microbial activities.herbal drink prepared by dried flowers
 and leaves are prescribed for diarrhea,internal bleeding,haemorrhages and to
 prevent abortions.also the leaves are used in the production of beedi(a thin indian cigarette)