Ko Akeake he rākau kaha, he rākau whakamahia mō ngā pou me ngā tokotoko.
He uri nō Tāne rāo ko Mangonui.
Ka whakamahia hei rongoā mō te kiri, me te whakamahana i te tinana.
Akeake (Dodonaea viscosa) represents strength.
Its leaves are softened and crushed to make poultices, which are warmed to help heal swollen joints, bruises, and sore muscles.
Akeake is also used as an anti-viral wairakau rongoā to drink.