Leaf: Leaves are boiled, and the water drunk as an antibacterial and as an anti-viral, by the Guyana Patamona.

Whole plant: Plant is boiled with water and drunk as an antipyretic and treatment for colds, by the Guyana Patamona. Plant is boiled, and the water used for a bath to treat cold sweat, by the Guyana Patamona.

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