Stem and Leaf: The French Guiana Palikur make a plaster for its analgesic and resolutive properties as applied to soothe the ulcers of leishmaniasis and wounds of the stingray (Paratrygon sp.).

Stem: Sap is drunk to reduce fever. Leaf: Crushed leaves applied externally to treat snakebite, ulcers and thrush.

Whole plant: Liana crushed and rubbed on centipede stings by the Surinam Akuriyo.

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