Leaf: Warm leaves are used as an anti-inflammatory by the Guyana Patamona.

Stem: Juice from macerated leaves and stems is mixed with a little water and used as an antiinfective, as an anti-inflammatory or for treating eye infections, by the Guyana Patamona.

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