Seedling: In a cataplasm to remedy skin parasites such as fly larvae.

Stem: Grated inner bark used in a cataplasm to reduce fractured bones, to resorb haematomas and before cicatrizing a wound. Wood-pulp used in an emollient with Eupatorium odoratum.

Leaf: Infusion of yellowing leaves is diuretic; infusion of green leaves used in a wash to disinfect the genitals prior to childbirth. Dried leaves are boiled, and the water is drunk for back pain, by the Guyana Patamona. Leaves are boiled and the water drunk to purify the blood by the Guyana Patamona. Used to treat back pain in NW Guyana.

Flower: Dried and powdered, then mixed with tallow in a pomade for leishmaniasis.

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