Whole plant: Infusion or bath for grippe and as a stomachic.

Leaf: Prepared in a febrifuge decoction by the French Guiana Wayapi. Infusion of crushed leaves is drunk for persistent colds and to reduce perspiration.

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