Stem: Decoction of wood is used as an antisyphilitic and sudorific in French Guiana.
Seed: Seeds in an infusion with white wine for control of intermittent fevers, scurvy and chlorosis.
Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.