Whole plant: Latex as a purge, and for treating ulcers and skin eruptions such as dartre.

Stem: Orange latex from inner bark is applied onto skin infections. Leaf: Boiled and drunk for intermittent fevers.

Fruit: Latex for treating yaws and leishmaniasis.

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