Whole plant: Decoction for a febrifuge wash.

Stem and Leaf: Aerial parts in a hypotensive infusion to diminish heart palpitations.

Leaf: Mixed in rum for an alexiteric on wounds; poultice of crushed leaves with salt used for rheumatism and sprains.

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