Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 6, Number 2, 1 February 1989 — Folk Remedies From Hawaiʻi [ARTICLE]

Folk Remedies From Hawaiʻi

Folk Remedies From Hawai'i by Ann Kondo Corum is a new collection of loeal folk remedies for ailments, collected from the ethnic groups in Hawai'i. Humorous cartoons by the author illustrate popuiar treatments, while the glossary offers useful information about the uses of plants and other substances in home remedies.

Corum, one of Hawai'i's most popular authors, says "This book is an offspring of Folk Wisdom from Hawai'i (published by Bess Press in 1985). As I collected bits of wisdom for that book, I noticed that many fell into the category of folk remedies. Talking to loeal folk, I realized that there was a wealth of information in this area." Corum drew mueh of her source material to say-

ings she collected from the elderly in the eommunity. She interviewed old folks from the Lanakila Senior Center who have a herbal class that meets on Wednesday mornings. "I see myself not as an 'authority' on folk medicine, but rather as an interpreter. Taking existing folk remedies from loeal culture, I present it through my eyes, often with humor." . Folk Remedies From Hawai'i is available at book outlets throughout Hawai'i. Published by Bess Press.