Root: The French Guiana Wayapi use the root alone, or mixed with leaves of Ocimum micranthum, in a decoction applied for a febrifuge.
Leaf: Infusion in a collyrium (lotion) applied to the eyelids to treat blepharitis.
Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.