Whole plant: The Guyana Arawak steep the entire plant and make a decoction given to mothers after childbirth [Archer 2522, collected 1934, Guyana (US)].

Root and Leaf: Decoction used to induce sweat and as an emetic.

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