Stem: Bark macerated in rum or cognac is a reputed antipaludic (antimalarial), as well as used in a decoction for a children's vermifuge and an antidiarrhoeic. Decoction of bark for infections of glans penis, diabetes, fever, stomach worms, itches.

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