Leaf: Warm leaves applied for sciatica. Tincture for palpitations. Mixed with potato farina for emollient cataplasms. Reportedly used to unblock obstructed uterus. Extract of leaf and root macerated in alcohol and mixed with oil for rubbing on rheumatic areas and for pruritus of genitals.

Fruit: Crushed green fruit used to treat pustules of anthracoid erysipelas.

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