Sap: Sap is used to purge the stomach, by the Amerindians at Kurupukari, Guyana.
Stem: Yields a resin which is burned in French Guiana as a mosquito repellent or used for remedying coughs. Alcoholic tincture of the aromatic resin is used as a topical application for ulcers in French Guiana; for phthisis; to relieve asthma.
Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.