Whole plant: Used as an excellent bitter stomachic in Cayenne, French Guiana
Leaf: Maceration is rubbed on abdomen of women giving birth in order to alleviate pain and accelerate birth.
Part unspecified: Bechic; infusion is calmative.

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