Leaf: The French Guiana Wayapi use the leaves in an emollient decoction with leaves of Capsicum frutescens and Omphalea diandra to soothe furuncles, and to prevent the return of furuncles
Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017