Stem: Fresh, finely grated bark is used on teeth as a dental analgesic by the French Guiana Wayapi. In Guyana, the inner bark is powdered in a decoction to cleanse ulcers and relieve sore eyes.

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