Leaf: In French Guiana, an infusion is used as an antispasmodic, a vomitive, and to treat the liver. In Surinam, leaf-juice is applied to children's oral inflammations and liver conditions.

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