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ʻuhaloa

kikinonoun / ʻuha.loa / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n., A small, downy, American weed (Waltheria indica 🌐 var. americana), with ovate leaves and small, clustered yellow flowers. Leaves and inner bark of root are very bitter and are used for tea or chewed to relieve sore throat.

  • References:
    • Neal 575–6.

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uhaloa

kikinonoun / U-HA-LO-A / Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s., Name of a small shrub growing in dry places, used in making scars on the skin something like blisters.

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uhaloa

kikinonoun / u'-hă-lo'-a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

n., A shrub whose flowers and roots are used as a remedy for the disease called ea (thrush). Same as alaalapuloa.

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