Leaf: Leaves are boiled and the water drunk as an anti-asthmatic, as an anti-tuberculosis, as medication for whooping cough or “baboon” cough, by the Guyana Patamona. Juice from macerated leaves is applied to cuts and wounds to stop bleeding, by the Guyana Patamona.

Leaf and Stem: Macerated leaves and stem are boiled and used as an antiseptic for wounds and sores, by the Guyana Patamona. Juice from macerated leaves and stem is applied onto persistent sores for healing, by the Guyana Patamona.

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