The bark is used for ropes, fruits are used as a condiment. Roth studied the bark structure 1981, fruit structure and dispersal 1987.

Tree. Seeds (5-10) are ground and eaten, or leaves are boiled in a tea and drunk to treat abdominal pains or pain associated with menstruation (G P). Hazlett 14305, CATIE.

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Stem: Branches are used in a preparation against catarrhal infections of the urinary mucous membranes. Branches are an ingredient in a decoction with Alpinia galanga for dental cavities.

Fruit: Spicy; an aphrodisiac. Used for dysentery and other stomach complaints. Mixed with coffee as an asthma remedy.

Seed: Infusion for stomach cramps.

1) South American medicinal plants : botany, remedial properties, and general use / I. Roth, H. Lindorf. Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2002. -- p. 492.

2) Hazlett, Donald L. Economic Botany, v. 40 no.3 1986. -- p. 339-352

3) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017