Part unspecified: Used as an antimalarial, for snakebite, or an antisyphilitic, and for treating skin ulcers and indigestion, by Amerindians at Kurupukari, Guyana.

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