Stem: Sap applied to forehead to reduce headache. Fresh inner bark used to heal cuts and sores.

Leaf: Warmed leaves used to treat wasp stings, and benign and infected ulcers.

Seed: Seeds taste good, but eating any more than two of them will have a purgative effect; laxative.

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