Malay Bush, also known as Psydrax odorata, is primarily used in traditional medicine, especially among Indigenous Australian and Pacific Islander communities. Traditionally, various parts of the plant—including leaves and bark—have been applied topically to wounds, cuts, and other injuries. The rationale behind this use is rooted in ethnobotanical practices, where the plant's extracts are believed to have antiseptic and healing properties. However, the scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for treating injuries is limited. A few ethnobotanical surveys and anecdotal reports document its historical use, but there is a notable lack of robust laboratory or clinical studies that validate these applications. No significant peer-reviewed research has demonstrated the presence of potent wound-healing or antimicrobial compounds in Malay Bush extracts. Therefore, while there is a clear traditional precedent for its use in treating injuries, the evidence remains largely anecdotal, and modern scientific validation is minimal or absent.