Bark decoction used for bathing skin ulcers and eruptions; bark or wood prepared in a syrup for an excellent cough remedy; grated bark rubbed on the body as a sudorific.

Leaf: In cataplasms to treat fever.

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