Whole plant: Infusion used to bathe children to prevent skin infections and treat thrush.

Leaf and Flower: In a decoction to soothe a cold.

Seed: Eaten raw as an analgesic for scorpion sting.

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