Bulb: Dried, finely pulverised bulb is made into a syrup for heart ailments. Employed in the treatment of spasms and tetanus. Mixed with laudanum for children's convulsions.

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