Whole plant: Cold water infusion of crushed plant used as a wash to treat fevers by the Surinam Tirio. Smoke from burning plant is inhaled by the Surinam Wayana to treat stomachache.

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