Stem: Inner bark is rasped in a decoction drunk as a treatment for stomachache by the Surinam Tirio.

Leaf: The Surinam Wayana drink a decoction as a treatment for kidney pain.

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