The water gourd gurgles when not filled full.
A person not well informed talks more than one who is.
Organism of the week! Ki, cordyline fruticosa
Most people who have been in Hawaii more than ten minutes have seen ki planted for decorative purposes along buildings, in use as hula skirts, or used in lei. Ti leaf is in many ways a plant that is a
This plant can grow from 3 to 12 ft high and sprouts tightly spiraled leaves at the top of a long, tough stalk. The leaves are long and broad, as many of my few readers will know. Ti plants come in a variety of colors ranging from the common green to a range of red tones.
Ti was used in many medicinal activities, often for wrapping a bundle of herbs to be steamed or boiled. It could also be pressed against a feverish person's body as a cool compress, applied from the neck down and removed once the person's fever had cooled. Freshly washed ti leaves pressed against the head would soothe headaches and fevers. Hot stones could be wrapped in ti leaves and applied to sore muscles to soothe them.
Ti could also be used as more than a tool and more as an ingredient in some remedies. The steam from boiling ti in water was a decongestant. Drinking that boiled ti-tea served as a muscle relaxant. The ti flower could be used in combination with other plants to cure asthma. Also, a liquor could be brewed from the roots of ti, often called oke. The roots of the ti are sweet, and when baked can make a tasty treat.
By Sabrina Robello
Sourced: Here, very useful source.
Community Events!
Taste of Manoa! - Apr. 11 - Thurs - 5:00- til the food runs out! - Manoa campus center
This is a treat that everyone who reads this should go to! I can't emphasize this enough - if you've got a family, or just a few friends, bring your wallet and check this out. Five scripts a person (at 1$ a piece), each script will get you one dish from one of the fine chefs showcasing their talents. The food is good, the price is right, and this only happens once a semester.
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