Root: Root is boiled, and the water drunk as an antidysenteric, by the Guyana Patamona.

Bark: Bark is boiled with water and used as an antidiarrheal and an antidysenteric, by the Guyana Patamona.

Latex: Latex is applied onto persistent sores for rapid healing, by the Guyana Patamona.

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