24 augusti, 2005

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Kukui Nut History and Info


  • The kukui nut is the state tree of Hawai'i because of its many values.
  • The kukui kernel is used to make oils, shampoos, fuel for lighting.
  • The kukui kernel can also be cooked and chopped to use as a spicing - "Inamona".
  • Fishermen chewed the kukui kernel for clearing the water for fishing.
  • The kukui kernel was eaten a lot and often used as a laxative.
  • The shells of the kukui nut were used to make dyes in old times for the Kapa, or Tapa.
  • The nut was often used to make the "Hu", a top-like toy for all.
  • In ancient times, the kukui nut was reserved to be worn by the reigning chiefs of Hawai'i, known as the Ali'i.

Härifrån kom just denna stapel av info.

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