Stem: Surinam Amerindians use the stem-bark for its saponin content as a hairwash.

Fruit: In Surinam, the shell of the fruit is burned along with maize (Zea mays) and banana peels, mixed with cinnamon and anise in water, and ingested to cure diarrhoea.

Seed: Contains a buttery substance used to soothe burns.

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