This is related to the viola family.
Manakura provided the Maori a scent to perfume titoki seed oil or shark oil.
The bark was used (crushed) - as a cure for influenza.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Mamaku - Black Tree Fern
The Mamuki - or black tree fern is a truly majestic plant.
External uses:
- Bruised pith applied as poultice for swellings of the foot and sore eyes.
- The gum was chewed to stop diarrhoea.
Kokihi - New Zealand Spinach
Kokihi - New Zealand Spinach.
Used by Captain Cook to prevent scurvy.
Maori children used to make a red ink from its berries... the ink fades though!! Non-permanent tattoos - what a brilliant idea.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Welcome to Karana.co.nz
This blog will feature and discuss New Zealand's native - medicinal plants. More to come!
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