Kapok bud is not eaten raw, but it is always roasted and grounded with other spices before adding to a dish. It is used in south india specially in karnataka and andhra pradesh.It is used in chettinad-cusine                                                                                 *kapok buds used to treat diarrhea.                                                     *It is also rich in antioxidants and works as an anti-diabetic.