Whole plant: For re-establishing the menstrual cycle, and treating stomach ailments,
including intestinal worms.

Leaf: Decoction is bitter, stomachic, vermifuge and febrifuge.

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