Hoheria was used topically in traditional Maori herbal medicine or Rongoa for many common skin complaints.  Hoheria leaves are rich in mucilage which form a gel in water.  Hoheria is a soothing herb which can be used for all kinds of coughs and digestive upsets, you can simply chew on a Hoheria leaf which tastes like a sweet cucumber the gel from the leaf with help to reduce inflammation throughout your bodies tissue.