Stem: Grated in a plaster for headache; mixed with bark of Erythrina fusca and used in a tampon for cavities in aching teeth.

Leaf: In a decoction, with bark of Bonafousia tetrastachya, for an antirheumatic; macerated in rum for application to swollen feet.

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