Stem: Bark yields a resinous material (called "busnigre kandra" or "boesnegre kandra" in Surinam) which hardens on contact with air, and is put in water; the liquid is drunk to remedy chest afflictions, bronchitis and asthma.
Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.