Stem: Sap from the rasped and burned bark is squeexed onto a type of skin sore known to the Surinam Tirio as "ukogo".

Seed: Decoction of boiled seeds is drunk as a treatment for stomachache by the Surinam Tirio. The Surinam Wayana eat the seeds to induce hunger in people who have lost their appetite.

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