Stem: Peeled bark in a cold water infusion for fevers. Inner bark rasped into cold water with bark of Amasonia campestris, and the infusion used as a wash for effectively remedying fevers.

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