Stem: Watery sap from the cut stem is used to treat sore eyes and burns. Bark is used by the French Guiana Wayapi to treat fever and headache.
Leaf: Sudorific.
Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.