The dried bark was traditionally scraped then gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, according to uses reported in Polynesia. This preparation is poorly documented outside the traditional context and must be subject to professional advice before any use. Dosage to be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
A cooled bark decoction was soaked into a clean cloth then applied locally to the skin, according to the oral tradition of the islands. The precise use and duration of application remaining poorly formalized, caution and the advice of a professional are recommended. Dosage to be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Tiaré tahiti grows naturally in the Pacific islands and is now cultivated as an ornamental shrub in tropical regions; the bark is found more rarely, sometimes offered by herbalists specializing in Polynesian plants.
The bark is traditionally harvested year-round from mature branches, outside periods of heavy flowering to preserve the shrub.