Stem and Leaf: Decoction of bark and leaves as a wash for fevers and bleeding cuts.

Stem: Red exudate applied to fungal infections of skin by Surinam Tirio, and dripped into eyes to relieve pain by the Surinam Akuriyo. Exudate for children's thrush, and cataracts of the eye. In 18th century French Guiana, toothache pain was alleviated by covering the tooth with a piece of cotton soaked in the exudate.

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