For example, decoctions
of Goniothalamus scortechinii and Goniothalamus macrophyllus
are used as a post-partum protective remedy while the
roots of Goniothalamus tapis and Goniothalamus giganteus are
used for abortion during early months of pregnancy. Goniothalamus
amuyon is used to treat scabies. Phytochemical investigations
of Goniothalamus spp. have resulted in the isolation of
acetogenins, styryl lactones and alkaloids with significant cytotoxic,
insecticidal and antimicrobial activities