Stem and Leaf: Used with Avicennia germinans and Nicotiana tabacum to remedy the sting of a stingray; latex formerly used as a vomitive and purgative.
Leaf: As a topical dressing on ulcers; purgative.
Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017