Leaf: colic, purge, "vomiting and cooling for the stomach and any inward infection"

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Leaf: Used for bruises, sores, swelling, headaches and heart problems in NW Guyana.

Leaf and Seed: Oil is purgative, that of the leaves taken in a decoction.

Leaf: Infusion and poultice for a soothing emulsion to remedy inflammations and sores; mixed with soft grease for cuts.

Fruit and Seed: Boiled in liquid for stomachache.
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Range. Mexico to South America; West Indies. Cultivated in Myanmar.

Uses

Leaf: Used to treat skin diseases.

Root: Used as a purgative.

1) Barret, Bruce Economic Botany vol. 48, nro. 1 .-- p. 8-20 1994

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

3) Quesada Hernàndez, Alonso/ Herbario nacional de Costa Rica. Costa Rica: Arena Trans Amèrica, 2008. - p. 61

4) DeFilipps, Robert A.; Krupnick, Gary A. / PhytoKeys, v. 102. - - p. 1 - 314,  2018.