Kaloupilé is often used in traditional medicine, particularly in Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. It is known for its medicinal properties, but also for its use in cooking and cosmetics.

Considered a sacred plant, it is used in religious or spiritual ceremonies. For example, in some Creole communities, its roots or oil are used for rites related to healing or divination.
Jean Albany, a poet and painter from Réunion, said that in Réunion, "this shrub is often found near the Malbar chapels."

ENERGIES:

BALANCE: In Ayurveda, kaloupilé is considered to: strengthen the digestive fire (agni), purify the blood and soothe the mind, balance the doshas (especially Vata and Kapha), and be beneficial for mental heaviness or nervousness. This explains its place in Creole and Indian home remedies for "soul ailments," insomnia, and anxiety.

PROTECTION: Drives away evil spirits, negative energies, or jealous influences and protects the body.

Ritual:
According to the ancients, purification in seawater offers spiritual protection and energetic cleansing, allowing one to begin anew.