The Zulu's in South Africa use it as an ubulawu admixture plant.

Masai warriors use this plant to attain courage, bravery and endurance.In Maasailand it is a custom to take soup with plant extracts. This is done to improve the taste, to keep diseases away and for curative purposes. The Moran however take some species in soup as a stimulant. In most cases, the root bark is used. Other forms include the root, stem bark or pieces of stem. Pappea capensis is called `oltimigomi' in Maasailand.

Infusions of the bark are also used by Kenyan Masai warriors as an aphrodisiac and blood-strengthening tonic.
In Botswana the bark is used in protective charms that are sprinkled on the ground.
The Ndebele of Zimbabwe use the bark to prevent sorcery.

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