Bark decoction used to treat ulcers and skin eruptions; residue from boiled bark placed on severe ulcers afflicting weakened people.

Bark and Leaf: Body rub is febrifuge and sudorific.

Leaf: Decoction for external bath to assist childbirth.

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