Stem: Inner bark mixed with kaolin in cold water to remedy vomiting in infants; young leaves sometimes used instead of bark for the vomiting remedy.

Stem-bark, Leaf or Fruit: Used in a plaster by the French Guiana Palikur to treat leishmaniasis.

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