Why Tongan TikTok’s new take on vaipala isn’t the traumatic herbal remedy Sala Walter remembers

Pacific Pulse Podcast
16/07/2025 24 min
Why Tongan TikTok’s new take on vaipala isn’t the traumatic herbal remedy Sala Walter remembers

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Tongan parents are bringing vaipala back on TikTok but lemon, garlic, and ginger aren’t the real deal. Sala Walter shares why the la la plant still matters.

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