Leaf: In an antidiabetic decoction; as a febrifuge and refresher.

Flower: Infusion for grippe.

Part unspecified: Used by the Surinam Saramaccan Bush Negroes as an ingredient in herbal baths to remedy skin spots and blotches.

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