Plant – Akoko

ʻAkoko - Spurge

Description: small shrub and annual herb that grows vertical with a thin long stem and small shady green leaves

ʻōlelo mua (Introduction):

Inoa(Name):

  • Scientific – Euphorbia olowaluana Chamaesyce olowaluana
  • Hawaiian – ‘Akoko

ʻOhana: Part of Euphorbiaceae family

Kūlana olakino(Status): Endemic

Lāʻau lapaʻau(Medicinal Use):

  • The leaf bud were fed to children as well as pregnant women to treat ‘ea and pa’ao’ao.
  • For ailment, ‘ala’ala hamani the sap is mixed with powdered ‘ahu’awa stem to be used as an ointment.
  • This plant can also be used to treat debilitation, you combine ‘akoko leaf buds, ‘ohi’a ai bark, noni fruit, ko kea, ‘ala’ala wainui pehu and pia.

Ways it was Used:

  • Sticks was used for firewood

Kino lau(Many Forms taken by Supernatural body): None

ʻAkoko