Stem: Decoction for leucorrhoea. Crushed stems in an infusion to treat blennorrhagia. Stems crushed, warmed, added to water and honey, and the resulting liquid used to remedy coughs, grippe and whooping cough.

Inflorescence: French Guiana Wayapi make a decoction for urinogenital tract infections with pus flow; part of the decoction is drunk and part is 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.