Stem: French Guiana Wayapi use the finely grated stem in a decoction several times a day for dysentery and diarrhoea.

Part unspecified: used as treatment for malaria, by Amerindians at Kurupukari, Guyana.
Toxicity of Part unspecified: Used as a fish poison

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