Bark: Inner bark is boiled, and the water used for treating dermatoses, by the Guyana Patamona. Juice from macerated inner bark is used as an anti-fungal or for treating sores, by the Guyana Patamona.

Bark and Leaf: Inner bark and leaves are boiled, and the water used as an antiseptic, by the Guyana Patamona.

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