Whole plant: In Guyana, a strong decoction is employed to treat severe chest colds; in a tea, or in a syrup with Lantana camara, for colds.

Leaf: In a cough and cold remedy which includes boiled leaves of Commelina nudiflora or Hibiscus sabdariffa and sometimes Citrus aurantiifolia.

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