Whole plant: The Surinam Tirio use a decoction of crushed plant to treat cramps. The Surinam Wayana use a cold water infusion of crushed plant to treat cramps.

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