Stem: Cold water infusion of the bark is drunk by the Surinam Tirio as a treatment for malaria. Some of the people prepare the drink from the outer bark, while others prefer to use only the rasped inner bark.

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