Root and Leaf: Boiled together for a leprosy medication in French Guiana.

Leaf: In French Guiana, leaves are soaked in vinegar, then crushed and used to remedy impetigo.

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