Whole plant: In Guyana, used as an astringent and to treat ulcers and skin eruptions. In French Guiana, used in astringent teas and to clean the sores of gonorrhoea.

Stem: Grated in a maceration for an eyewash to remedy conjunctivitis.

Leaf: French Guiana Palikur use the sap in a preparation to treat dog's cataract.

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