Whole plant: Sap rubbed on skin to treat gonorrhoea and kidney stones.
Stem: Bark is rasped and placed inside aperture of penis as treatment for gonorrhoea and kidney stones. Sap extracted from crushed stems used as an eyewash to soothe conjunctivitis by the French Guiana Wayapi. Bark decoction used for treating "black skin worm" by the Surinam Tirio.
Leaf: Leaves are used as an emollient for sores, cuts and bruises, by the Guyana Patamona.
Fruit: Juice contains Vitamin C. Fruits are soaked in water and used for making a tonic, by the Guyana Patamona.
Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017