Bark: Inner bark is scraped, allowed to stand in water for a day and drunk as a treatment for colds, by the Guyana Patamona. Bark is warmed and used as a poultice for muscular aches and pains, by the Guyana Patamona. Used to treat coughs and colds in NW Guyana.

Stem: Decoction of outer bark used for relief of coughs.

Leaf: Macerated leaves in water are used for treating fevers, as an herbal bath or for washing the body as a treatment for cold sweat, by the Guyana Patamona.

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