Whole plant: Plant is boiled and the water drunk as an analgesic, by the Guyana Patamona.

Leaf: Leaves are boiled and the water used as an anti-pyretic and for herbal baths, by the Guyana Patamona.

Leaf and Flower: Leaves and flowers are boiled, an the water drunk as an anti-bacterial, by the Guyana Patamona. Macerated flowers and leaves are boiled, and the water drunk as a treatment for liver disorders, by the Guyana Patamona.

Fruit: Juice from warmed, young fruits is used as drops for ear infections and earache, by the Guyana Patamona.

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