Stem: Juice from the slightly warmed stem is applied in the ear as an analgesic, as an antibacterial, or as an anti-infective, by the Guyana Patamona. Juice from the macerated stem is warmed and drunk to cure severe colds, by the Guyana Patamona.

Inflorescence: The French Guiana Wayapi prepare the inflorescence in a decoction for treating urinogenital tract infections characterized by pus flow; part of the decoction is drunk and part used to wash the vagina or glans penis.

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