Whole plant: In Surinam, placed in water and used to treat measles.

Stem and Leaf: Decoction for smallpox in Surinam.

Leaf: In French Guiana, a decoction is used for skin rash and scabies; other uses are the same as given for Mikania congesta.

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