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Leaves are used to boil into tea to regulate diabetes, high blood pressure and cleanse toxins from the blood. Its small fruit were used in a salve to treat cuts and injuries, and the bark was believed to hold special power 

Used to treat anxiety, stress, and to relax muscles, but it has more recently become popular as a social drink. Supposedly, this calming effect can be appreciated without intoxication 

 Is believed to ward off spirits, and was traditionally used in ceremonies. While parts of the root and shoots can be turned into a tea to drink, the leaves itself are used to alleviate fever. An inflicted person would lie on a cool bed of ti leaves, which are said to draw out the heat. 

Used for millennia as a tonic for gastrointestinal ailments and it is also claimed to alleviate arthritic joint pain, improve skin quality, prevent cancer, reduce stress, boost immunity, and treat fever. 

The leaves of the plant are ground to a paste and applied to rashes and skin diseases for relief. The leaves can also be chewed to relieve toothaches. 

Also known as turmeric, it has anti-inflammatory properties and cures sinus ailments. The bright root was also used to dye kapa cloth.