Stem: Bark decoction as a wash for malaria.

Leaf: Crushed in a decoction used as a wash for fever. Five leaves are decocted in one-third liter of water by the French Guiana Creole for a morning drink to soothe the liver.

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