Whole plant: Infusion is antidiabetic and digestive; as an emollient; crushed and mixed with grease or oil into an unguent which is rubbed on sprained or torn muscles; makes a refreshing purgative drink, which also serves to diminish the leakages of albuminuria.

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