Stem: In Surinam, the thick, brown indumentum (coat of hairs) is mixed with sweet oil and applied in a poultice to hasten expulsion of filaria worms from an infected leg.

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