Stem: Yields a gum which, in Surinam, is probably used against asthma and other chest conditions. Species of Protium are said to be used in Surinam for the same purposes as Trattinickia.

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