Leaf: Warmed leaves are used as an emollient, by the Guyana Patamona. Macerated leaves in water are used for washing the skin as treatment for high fevers, by the Guyana Patamona.

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