Stem and Leaf: Leaves and stems are boiled and the water drunk as a medication for colds, by the Guyana Patamona.

Leaf: Juice from macerated leaves is used as an antibacterial or is squeezed in the eye to cure conjunctivitis and eye infections, by the Guyana Patamona. Extract of macerated leaves is warmed and applied to athlete’s foot as an anti-fungal, by the Guyana Patamona. Warm leaf is tied onto the infected area as an anti-fungal, by the Guyuana Patamona.

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