Maiʻa

Used for: settling the stomach and easing diarrhea, restoring potassium after illness, and in lāʻau lapaʻau the sap was used on cuts and the flower for strength.

How to use: eat a ripe banana or mash cooked green maiʻa for a gentle food when the stomach is upset; slice the purple flower, soak it, and cook it into a soft vegetable dish.