Stem and Leaf: Decoction is antisyphilitic.

Stem: Bark is made into a decoction, with leaves of Bonafousia undulata, for treatment of rheumatism by the French Guiana Palikur and Boni.

Leaf: Infusion used to treat malaria in Surinam.

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