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Tikimaster.com: Learning Center - Hawaiian Healing Plants
A'ali'i (Hopseed Bush)/Sapindaceae
Soapberry family : 'A'ali'i is indigenous to Hawaii and is found throughout the tropics and subtropics. It is an extremely variable plant and ranges in size from small shrubs to medium sized trees. 'A'ali'i occurs naturally from the coast into interior areas and at elevations from sea level to over 6500 ft. The leaves are used to treat rash, itches and other skin diseases.
Awa (Kava)/Piperaceae
Pepper family: This medium sized shrub is a Polynesian introduction to Hawaii. It is probably indigenous to eastern Malesia*. The Hawaiians recognize a number of forms which are distinguished by stem color and shape, and by leaf size. The garden contains both green stem and black stem plants. The root is the part most often used in healing, but sometimes the bark and roots are used. It is used in the treatment of headaches, muscle pain, and to induce sleep. It is also a treatment for general debility, chills, colds and other lung problems, such as bronchitis and asthma.
Awapuhi (Shampoo Ginger)/Zingiberaceae
Ginger family: A Polynesian introduction to Hawaii which has since naturalized, this ginger has long been cultivated in southeastern Asia and is possibly originally from India. 'Awapuhi is a deciduous herb which generally grows about two feet tall. Ashes of the leaves are used to treat cuts and sores. The root is used in the treatment of ringworm and sprains and bruises. The root is also used in treatment of headache, toothache and stomach ache.
Kalo (Taro)/Araceae
Philodendron or Aroid family: Kalo is a perennial plant with large, distinctive leaves. Kalo is presumed to be native to India. It is cultivated throughout the tropics and was brought to Hawaii by the Polynesian settlers. It is the single most important plant in Hawaiian culture. The cut raw rootstock is rubbed on wounds to stop bleeding and the cut raw petiole is used to relieve the pain and prevent swelling of insect bites and stings. The corm is used to treat indigestion and as a laxative. The leaves are used in the treatment of asthma. Six Hawaiian kalo cultivars are being grown in the garden: poni, naioea, pi'iali'i, mananea, mana lau loa and mana 'ulu. The first four cultivars are listed in Outline of Hawaiian Physical Therapeutics by Handy, Pukui and Livermore (1934) as having been used specifically for healing. |
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Hoola
The outer rows of diamonds represents eyes. With the eyes, one has 'ike - sight. The word 'ike also means knowledge, therefore, the outer rows of diamonds represents the understanding and knowledge that healers attain in training.
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Sources of water
Water is the basic need in healing practices. The three layered design represents the three main sources of water in the environment. The bottom design represents the ocean as the first source of water. The central design represents the flowing movements of fresh water-sources on the land from rivers, streams and springs. The upper design represents water sources that come from the heavens in the form of rain.
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Kø (Sugarcane)/Poaceae
Grass family: This large, perennial grass is a Polynesian introduction in Hawaii. The Hawaiians had at least 40 named varieties. The sap is commonly used to sweeten herbal preparations and the juice from the shoot is used to treat lacerations. The plants in the garden are the Hawaiian medicinal varieties kea, honua'ula, and manulele mentioned in Kaaiakamanu and Akina's Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value and inOutline of Hawaiian Physical Therapeutics by Handy, Pukui and Livermore (1934).
Mamaki: Urticacceae
Nettle Family: An endemic Hawaiian plant, mamaki ranges in size from a shrub to a small tree and has been divided into as many as 10 species. The inner part of the fruit is used to treat thrush and to cure general debility. The leaves are sold as tea in Hawaii and an infusion made from the leaves is used to treat generalized weakenss.
Noni (Indian Mulberry)/Rubiaceae
Coffee family: This small evergreen tree is a Polynesian introduction which has become naturalized in Hawaii. It is considered to have been originally native from southeastern Asia to Australia. The leaves and bark are prepared as a tonic, and to treat urinary disorders and muscle and joint pain. Either the ripe fruit or the leaves can be used as a poultice for boils, wounds and fractures. A tonic prepared from the immature fruit is used to treat diabetes, high blood pressure and loss of appetite.
Ohi'a lehua/Myrtaceae
Myrtle family: This plant is native only to Hawaii; closely related plants are native to many areas of Polynesia. It it extremely variable in size and shape, and has a large ecological range. The flower is used to ease childbirth and leaf bud tea is used as a tonic and to treat colds.
Olena (Turmeric)/Zingiberaceae
Ginger family: This Polynesian introduction is a deciduous member of the ginger family and grows from 2 to 4 feet tall. It is probably native to India, but has been cultivated throughout tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. In Hawaii, it has become naturalized in areas of previous habitation. The root is used to treat earache, and nose and throat discomfort.
Pia (Polynesian Arrowroot)/Taccaceae
Tacca family: This tuberous plant is a Polynesian introduction which has occasionally become naturalized in Hawaii. It is native to the Paleotropics from Western Africa through southeastern Asia, Malesia*, and northern Australia. The raw starch was used in water for diarrhea and when mixed with red clay for dysentery. The starch was also applied to wounds to stop bleeding. |
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