Whole plant: In Guyana, a decoction of whole plant or of leaves is drunk as a blood purifier. Decoction for colds and drunk as a bitter tonic in Guyana.

Leaf: In French Guiana, leaves are macerated in alcohol and rubbed on the chest to alleviate bronchitis.

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