Stem: Bark in a decoction for venereal chancres, and pustules which form on legs; bark and leaves mixed in a decoction or drinkable maceration for diarrhoea; bark grated and pressed onto navel of infant to accelerate cicatrization of the umbilicus.

Plant Toxicity: The Ketchwa people of Ecuador use a decoction of the root for a contraceptive

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