Leaf: Boiled in a tea for treating weak but rapid heart rate, particularly when combined with leaves of Annona muricata. Boiled and the liquid used to make a porridge with oatmeal, plantain, flour or sago flour to treat thrush.

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