Stem: Latex is employed by the French Guiana Palikur in a plaster on painful areas of the body. Exudate used to treat fractures and sprains in NW Guyana.

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