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Nga Rongoa Plants and Method of Use:

Thank you for Items Contributed

Many of these Items were contributed by: Corrina J Heke-Mayes, Rakau Rongoa Maori - Tinana Whakaoranga, Ngati Ranginui te Iwi.  Contact "Corrina" HERE

 ENSURE YOU IDENTIFY YOUR PLANTS BEFORE USE :
IF UNSURE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE IT:
DO NOT USE METAL CONTAINERS OR EQUIPMENT WHEN MAKING YOUR RONGOA:

Tooth Ache

KAWAKAWA Heat leaves in hot water until reduced to a pulpy pack, place against the face when swollen with toothache, also chew raw leaves as a counter irritant, also mash ripe Kawakawa fruit with the liquid from boiled roots and use as a poultice.

PUKATEA Boil bark to produce strong liquid which is held in the mouth to retrieve the pain of toothache. .

Insect Repellant
Natural Flea and Insect Repellant
This remedy utilizes the naturally occurring essential oils evolved by plants to protect themselves against insect attack.
Combine:
Oil of Melaleuca Alternifolia & Oil of Leptospermum Petersonii, with Citronellal from Lemon Grass, as a soothing base which prevents rapid evaporation from the skin.

Warning:
Anyone who is allergic to the essential oils listed should avoid the product.
Anyone with a skin condition should do a patch test. Avoid contact with eyes.


Urinary Complaints

MANUKA Drink decoction of leaves. (boiled weak): to stimulate urine discharge must be-drunk in quantity. Also for excessive liquid in –body tissue put a handful of leaves into a quart jar fill with boiling water and drink, often.

Vapor Baths

KAWAKAWA The leaves and bark are the main ingredients in a bath to stimulate and excite salivary glands, kidney and bowels.

MANUKA The leaves and young branches was another ingredient.

Venereal Disease

KAWAKAWA Boil leaves with ongaonga (Tree Nettle) and applied internally and externally.

KOWHAI From central core of root, growing on the side (downhill) extract juice and take spoon full 3xs a day. (Cures gonorrhea in several days).

RATA Decoction of 'bark use as a lotion

PUKATEA Decoction of bark taken internally Remove bark, scrape outer rind steep in water and take.

Vomiting

KAHIKATEA -Brew green leaves to make strong tea, and drink strained liquid. (This causes vomiting)

WORMS

MAMAKU Chew gum of korau

Colds

KAWAKAWA. Heat leaves in water, then pulp it and drink it.

KOHEKOHE Boil leaves in water and inhale the vapor. Boil together for 1-hour and rub liquid on the back. If using Manuka or Kahikatoa, boil both leaves and bark together and rub liquid on to the back.

Fractures

KOWHAI Crush the bark of the downhill growing root, steep in boiling water for some hours. Bathe fractures, newly set (Fractures set better and more quickly).

MANUKA OR KAHIKATEA Rub on to the skin the infusion of the inner bark.

Hemorrhages (Female)

KOHEKOHE Boil KoheKohe bark and mix the decoction with liquids from boiled Manuka, Korari stalk Puawananga vine (Clematis) and Kanuka leaves.

Impotence Aphrodisiac)

KAWAKAWA Boil leaves and the bark and drink the juice to stimulate body organs.

Itch

KOWHAI Obtain the inner bark of the root (growing downhill) and boil. Mix wood ashes and allow to dry. Rub on body.

Glandular Swelling (Whaturama)

PUKATEA Remove bark, scrape outer rind and steep in water use as a lotion on swelling.

Hair Restorer

RIMU Use bark from the east side of the trunk. Apply sap to the scalp as hair restorer.

Lung Hemorrhage

KOHEKOHE Drink infusion of leaves, also the astringent pulp of the inner bark for sore throat and lung hemorrhage.

Bad Breath

MANUKA OR KAHIKATEA Boil inner bark and use liquid as mouth-wash.

RANGIORA Cut branches or bark on the west side. Chew gum or dissolve gum in oil to cure complaint.

TARATA Cut groove in the bark lengthways up the tree and collect gum. Mix gum with the juice of the Puha [Sow thistle], and work into a ball. Chew this to cure breath complaint.

Neck Stiffness

MANUKA/KAHIKATEA Boil leaves and bark together and use the warm liquid to rub on to stiff back or neck.

Stomach Pains

KAWAKAWA Heated liquid from leaves then drink.

KOROKIO TARANGA Liquid from boiled leaves gives instant relief from stomach pain.

Swelling

KORAU For swollen feet apply slimy tissue of inner curled frond after hairy skin is scraped off. Apply tissue raw or as boiled poultice.

MANUKA Crushed bark is steeped in boiling water a and then applied to swollen areas.

HARAKEKE Roast roots on a wood fire beat into a pulp and use warm as a poultice for swollen points and limbs.

Throat Infections

KOHEKOHE Gargle the Astringent pulp of the inner bark.

KOWHAI Steep leaves in boiling water and drink the liquid (does not keep and needs to be made new each day).

MANUKA Boil inner bark and use the liquid as a gargle.

POHUTUKAWA Extract honey (Nectar) in flowers and when a quantity is gathered suck through a straw.

Tonic Blood Purifier

KAHIKATEA Bark and wood chips were steeped in boiling water and drink as a tonic.

KAWAKAWA Juice expressed from heated leaves drunk as a tonic and blood purifier.

KOHEKOHEA weak solution of leaves was taken as a tonic by invalids.

Ringworm

KOWHAI Rub ashes over heads

RATA Decoction of bark for ringworm.

HARAKEKE Pound fresh root and use juice as lotion to kill ringworm.

Sedative

MANUKA OR KAHIKATEA Take internally an infusion of the inner bark promotes sleep easily and safely.

Skin Diseases

HINAU Use as a bath - a hot decoction of the bark in which patients can be soaked in, will cure severest skin diseases.

Skin Rash

KAWAKAWA Boil leaves and apply to skin, or take internally.

KOHEKOHE taken 3 times a day before meals - Fermentation of KoheKohe bark, Manuka bark, Korari Stalk, puawanaga vine and Kanuka leaves.

KOWHAI Infusion of bark mixed with wood ashes, allowed to dry. Rub on bodies, (Crush bark of downhill root and boil in water for some hours).

Sores

MAMAKU Scrape hairy skin from inner curled frond to expose slimy tissue. Apply tissue raw or boiled straight or as poultice. (Tissue is scraped out).

RANGIORA Apply leaves to old sores.

PUKATEA Bark removed, outer rind scraped off and steeped in water. Use as a lotion for obstinate running sores.

HARAKEKE Use gum found in the fold of the leaf near the root, and apply to old Sores.

Bruises

KAWAKAWA Boil leaves and bath serious bruises with the hot liquid.

KOWHAI Crush bark of downhill growing root and steep in boiling water for 3 hours. Bathe bruises.

KAHIKATEA Steep bark of sunny side in hot water for some hours and bath bruises with liquid.

Burns

KAHIKATEA Apply gun to burns.

RIMU Bruise bark to a pulp and apply to burns.

MAKOMAKU Boil leaves in water and bathe to soothe burns.

HARAKEKE (a) The gum found at the base of the leaves is placed in water to soften then apply to burns and scolds.

b) Finely scrape or slice the butts of the leaves and place in water (small amount) Mould into a poultice and apply.

HOROPITO Strip bark from sunny side-a cut away inner bark which is then broken into pieces Steep in hot water and apply to burns if desired mix with olive oil. (Burns treated this way no matter how severe', heal leaving no scar).

KOPAKOPA Boil leaves in water and use liquid for burns and scolds.

KOPATA Use lotion of leaves for burns.

TOETOE Burn toetoe and collect charcoal, powder it and add a little water to make a poultice

MAMAKU The hairy skin of the inner curled frond is scraped of to 'expose slimy tissue, this applied to the cut raw, or as heated poultice.

Diarrhea

MAMAKU Chew gum of fern.

POHUTAKAWA Steep inner bark in water for a short time and the decoction is taken internally.

Dysentery (Severe diarrhea)

MANUKA Young Shoots chewed and swallowed.

RATA Drink decoction of the bark.

POHUTUKAWA Steep inner bark in water and take internally the decoction (extract of essence by boiling down).

HARAKEKE Pound the fresh root and use juice internally.

Eczema

KAWAKAWA/ONGAONGA Boil leaves of kawakawa with bark of ongaonga (Tree Nettle) and apply externally, may also be take internally.

Eye Irritations

MAKOMAKO Boil leaves in a little water. Use liquid to bathe sore eyes. Makomako (Soak bark in cold water) and bathe eyes with liquid.

MAMAKU Apply slimy tissue of inner curled frond after the hairy skin has been scraped off. Apply tissue raw or as boiled poultice.

MANUKA Boil inner bark. Bathe eyes sore from smoke of winter fires.

TITOKI From the fruit extract green colored oil and apply to weak eyes.

Fever

KOHEKOHE An infusion of the leaves in boiling water was made and the vapor inhaled.

MANUKA : KAHIKATEA Boil leaves and allow liquid to cool - drink.

MIRO Harvest the fruit and obtain oil from pulpy outer layer-use to treat fever.

Muscular

NIKAU Tree Pith cooked and eaten by expectant mothers for muscular relaxation and to produce a mild bowel movement.

Pain Relief

MANUKA : KAHIKATEA Take externally an infusion of the inner bark, rub on to skin.

PUKATEA -- Laurelia novae-zelandiae
Strong analgesic 'morphine like' pain relief, especially the pain of injury.
May often give instant relief.
For neuralgia, toothache, ulcers and skin complaints.
Highly potent, low dosage only.

Piles (Bleeding from the bowel)

KOHEKOHE- decoction of KoheKohe, Bark, Manuka bark, Korari stalk, puawananga vine and Kanuka leaves-taken 3 times a day before meals, Korari/Horakeke - Pound fresh-root and use juice internally to -stop bleeding from the bowel

Pre – Natal

NIKAU pith cooked and eaten before confinement to produce a mild bowel action and muscular relaxation.

Post Natal

KOHUTHUTU Vapor bath .for 1st and 2nd day after confinement for 1.hour each. Soak leaves in water a while, heat ingredients - leaves of fuchsia, mangeao and tataramoa.

Poison, Infected Sores

MAMUKA for poisoned hands/legs apply slimy tissue of inner curled frond after hairy tissue is scraped off. Apply raw or as boiled poultice.

Rheumatic Pains

KAWAKAWA Reduce leaves to a pulp in hot water. Use as a pack on part of the body with pain especially points.

MAKOMAKO Boil leaves in a little water and use liquid to bathe joints. Boil bark in a large amount of water. Soak in while still hot (Soothe and heals).

MANUKA Rub into rheumatic points warm liquid of boiled leaves and bark.

Cancer

All of these Cancer treatments must be accompanied by eating foods that increase the normal anti-oxidant levels by at least 4 times. (cabbage, puha, capsicum, carrots, kumera, chili & turmeric are high in anti-oxidants). But you will need even more,
(cod-liver oil, garlic and kelp capsules are available over the counter at supermarkets and pharmacies) A low dairy product, low salt and low fat diet helps.
A balanced diet is important as the body needs fuel to repair itself.

NZ FLAX SEED OIL, Mahi Harakeke
Omega-3 has been shown to selectively kill human cancer cells in tissue culture studies, without harming normal cells.
Clinical studies are confirming the potential of high doses of Omega-3 to reduce tumor growth.

KUMARAHOU - Best quality Maori Rongoa (medicine) plants are grown in Northland NZ.
One of the best Respiratory System, and Immune System Maori Rongoa available
(although it has many other uses).
I use it mostly for CANCER PATIENTS.
Pick leaves when Rakau (plant) is not in full flower.
Pick early in morning when all moisture has evaporated.
If you want to dry the leaves, place flat on paper and put in a dark place. The secret is to keep as much green color (earth flavor) throughout the drying process. If it turns brown in color do not throw any out, it will just taste different (wood flavor).
DRIED LEAVES WILL KEEP FOR YEARS. IT IS KNOWN AS THE MAORI GOLD !!!!

Use - 3 tsp fresh leaf broken up, put in a glass cup with hot boiled water 170ml (strong) or 250ml (normal) strength, let this infuse for at least 15mins, max 30mins. No more. Put a lid on cup to trap the valuable steam while infusing.
Use - 1tsp dried and follow instructions above.
PLEASE NOTE - USE THIS RONGOA ALONG WITH KARAKIA (prayer)
WHILE COLLECTING LEAF, MAKING, AND FINISHING
AND NEVER THROW USED LEAVES IN RUBBISH BIN, PUT IT BACK TO THE GROUND
IN RESPECT AND ALWAYS GIVE THANKS TO THE CREATOR.
If it has a bitter taste - this is good as it stimulates the digestion.
You can add a little natural honey if required. 

KUMARAHOU, KAWAKAWA and KOHEKOHE LEAVES, steep the leaves and drink when cold. This will often cause nausea the first few times so the addition of 2-3 KAHIKATEA leaves will make it easier.

PIRIPIRI, TANEKAHA, boil leaves, reduce to half, add a small amount of DRIED KOROKIO INNER BARK and drink hot.

PUKATEA AND TOTARA are often used as well when severe pain cannot be managed adequately. It is important that stress levels are kept down as treating this illness depends on the bodies own ability to react to it.

Thank you for Items Contributed

	Items contributed by: Corrina J Heke-Mayes, Rakau Rongoa Maori - Tinana Whakaoranga, Ngati Ranginui te Iwi.