Whole plant: Infusion used to bathe children to prevent skin infections and treat thrush. Boiled with salt and the liquid used for treating eczema and other skin conditions.

Toxicity of Whole plant: Plant is toxic.

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