Stem: Bark is boiled, and the water used as an antiseptic, by the Guyana Patamona, inner bark is warmed and used as a poiltice for treating sores and hard boils, by the Guyana Patamona, Juice from macerated inner bark is used as a treatment for burns, for cuts and wounds, by the Guyana Patamona.

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