Maori Medicines

The information given here and is taken in good faith from the teachings of traditional Maori medicines.  It must be reviewed by a qualified health professional before use.

Rata:                   Stem blood flow, sore eyes
 
Mingimingi:         Food, headaches, asthma
 
Cabbage Tree:    Food, dietary, cuts, sores, colic
 
Mahoe:               Burns, rheumatic joints, skin problems
 
Broadleaf:          Stomach complaints
 
Ice plant:            Food, boils, skin trouble
 
Kumerahou:       Coughs, colds, kidneys
 
Acerosa:             Food, stimulant from fever

Paretau:             Food, ulcer, burns
 
Banksii:              Food, burns, scalds

Puka:                 Bowel, urinary, menstrual
 
Korokio:             Stomach ailments, ulcer
 
Tawapou:            Food, sprains, bruises
 
Ramarama:        Bruising, cuts, ulcers, wounds, diarrhea
 
Mapau:               Food, toothache
 
Makaka:             Ringworm,
 
Wharangi:          Breath freshener
 
Toetoe:               Kidney, bladder
 
Pohuehue:          Food
 
Toatoa:                Rheumatic ailments