Root:  Used for washing the head to get rid of lice, by the Guyana Patamona.
Root Toxicity: Macerated roots are added to water as a fish poison

Root and Stem Toxicity: Roots and stems are used as a fish poison, by the Guyana Patamona.

Bark Toxicity: Macerated bark is used as a fish poison by the Guyana Patamona.

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