‘Olena propagated by rhizomes proves to be problematic due to the increased prevalent pathogens and pests in the soil. The growing season is eight months, with a dormancy period between December and April. ‘Olena rarely flowers to produce seed, as such this plant is propagated by vegetative means. This perennial herbaceous plant is part of the Zingiberaceae family and shows many similar characteristics of growing as the edible ginger. This mixture is then dipped by a Ti leaf and sprinkled on places, people or things that needed purifying and negativity taken away. Extracted juice from the rhizome are usually mixed with salt water as a cleansing concoction. Hawaiians considered ‘olena to have mana (spiritual power). Dyes were made from flowers and plants to color and make designs on kapa cloth. It’s traditionally used in Hawaiian culture to make a dye for kapa with the rhizome being juiced to get the yellowish-orange color. ‘Olena proved to be very therapeutic for vog-related when brewed with other plants. The Hawaiian medicinal uses varied from ear infection and nasal ailments to purifying the blood. ‘Olena is considered a “ canoe plant” due to being transported by the Polynesians on their canoes and this is how the plant found another home on the Hawaiian Islands. Over the years the popularity of use of ‘olena has increased along with the value. ‘Olena has been used to treat problems associated with problems of the skin and other organs due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. The rhizome is the plant organ that contains all the sought out qualities. Turmeric, Curcuma longa, also known as Curcuma domestica and locally known as ‘olena, has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for over 4,000 years. The practice has changed over the years, as well as the methods of propagating the plants. The use of plants for medicinal purposes has been practiced since man has walked the earth. Photo by Forest Starr & Kim Starr via flickr. The rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric, ‘olena). Turmeric, Curcuma longa, also known as Curcuma domestica and locally known as ‘olena, has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for over 4,000 years.īy Maria McCarthy, Student, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, animal science track.
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