Bark: Juice from the bark is used as an anti-infective agent on babies’ umbilical cord, by the Guyana Patamona.

Bark and Leaf: Juice from macerated bark an leaves is used as an anti-bacterial, by the Guyana Patamona.

Leaf: Leaves are used as bedding for bed-wetters, by the Guyana Patamona.

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