Whole plant: Sap is applied externally to sores and skin blemishes such as "lotta", a fungal infection.

Stem: Infusion of bark used to treat gonorrhoea and diarrhoea; powdered outer bark sprinkled on wounds to keep them clean and dry.

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