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.