Bark: Juice from macerated bark is mixed with a little water, and used as an antiseptic, by the Guyana Patamona. Latex from the bark is applied to cuts and wounds for healing, by the Guyana Patamona. Latex is used for treating cracked heels, by the Guyana Patamona.

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