Whole plant: Bitter latex is used for treating ulcerous sores.

Stem: Latex is used by the French Guiana Palikur for treating skin conditions; latex used in commercial preparations for internal ulcers. Latex contains caoutchouc and is reputedly a specific for yaws.

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