Leaf: Leaves are warmed and strapped around the affected area as an analgesic, by the Guyana Patamona. Macerated leaves are warmed and strapped around the affected area as an antiarthritic, by the Guyana Patamona. Leaves are warmed and used as a poultice for treating muscular aches and pains, by the Guyana Patamona.

Leaf and Stem: Extract of leaves and stem is used as an anti-venom by the Guyana Patamona.

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