Stem: Bark used by the French Guiana Palikur in a maceration to counteract diarrhea. Cold water infusion of the bark is used to relieve a condition causing blood in the stools among the Surinam Wayana.

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