Stem: Decoction of bark or crushed wood (or sometimes the fruit) is used as a febrifuge and for diarrhoea. For a bitter and tonic.

Seed: In Guyana, the Pomeroon and Moruca people use a decoction of seeds to treat diarrhoea. For remedies to combat dysentery and malarial fever; an antifrbrile with action resembling quinine. Source of the quinine substitute known as "Sulphate of Bibirine".

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