Bark: Bark is boiled, and the water used as an antiseptic agent, by the Guyana Patamona.

Latex: Latex is used as an ointment for sores, and applied on wounds for rapid healing, by the Guyana Patamona.

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