Bark: Used for malaria in NW Guyana. Stem: Infusion of bark employed for treating skin diseases and syphilis.
Part unspecified: Used for treating skin diseases, by Amerindians at Kurupukari, Guyana.
Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.