*Its leaves are cathartic and the bark is used as a hydragogue for ascites.
*In Surinam’s traditional medicine, its roots are used against jaundice, for complications with malaria and enlarged spleen.
* Has been used to treat liver tumors, jaundice and malaria.
==Phytoconstituents==
Allamandin, plumericin, plumieride, ursolic acid and others.