Root: In French Guiana an infusion is used as a diuretic and sudorific; used to treat frequent micturition and bladder disease in Guyana. Root is spicy-tasting.

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