Stem: Inner bark is rasped in a cold water infusion and used by the Surinam Tirio as a wash to treat fevers. Rasped bark in water is dripped onto cuts from a machete, to promote healing.

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