Stem: Latex is resinous, a nourishing drink in French Guiana. Latex which flows from the incised trunk is ingested as a diarrhoea remedy. Latex is used locally by Amerindians at Kurupukari, Guyana.

Fruit: Beaten and eaten for the latex, which functions as an antidiarrhoeic.

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